Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Cancer Treatments with Dr. Vivian Wu
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a small DNA virus that infects skin and wet surfaces of the body. The virus is typically spread through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. There are over 100 different types of ...
23 Jul 20251min
67. Decoding Pituitary Disorders Through Hormone Investigation | Noa Tal, MD
Tucked deep within the brain and no larger than a pea, the pituitary gland is often called the body’s “master gland.” It oversees the endocrine system—a network of glands and organs that produce hormo...
16 Jul 202532min
Synkinesis after Bell's Palsy | Nicky's Grateful Patient Story
Five days after the birth of her second son, Nicky developed Bell's palsy, a facial paralysis affecting one side of the face. In a majority of people symptoms resolve with steroids and anti-viral trea...
9 Jul 20252min
The Things That (Should) Happen at Your Appointment with Your Neurologist with Barbara Giesser, MD | Guest Podcast
Most people living with MS don't see their neurologist often. For many, it might be only once or twice a year. A lot of important things take place during that appointment. Symptoms are assessed. Deci...
2 Jul 202515min
Back Pain: Lumbar Discectomy Treatment with Jian Guan, MD
Lumbar discectomy is a surgical procedure designed to relieve pressure on spinal nerves caused by a herniated disk. Unlike traditional open surgery, this technique uses small incisions and specialized...
25 Jun 20252min
66. Making Hearing More Accessible Through Cochlear Implants | Rebecca Lewis, AuD & Mathilde Tranberg
Cochlear implants are neat little devices that drastically improve one's quality of life. However, only about 10% of those that qualify for cochlear implants have actually received one. When one think...
18 Jun 202546min
Parkinson's Disease Treatment with DBS at PNI | Charles' Grateful Patient Story
Charles was living a full life when Parkinson's disease hit. Although a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting movement, there are many medical treatments available to help with symptom manag...
11 Jun 20254min
Think Neuro Mini: Meet Vivian F. Wu, MD, MPH
Vivian F. Wu, MD, MPH, is a surgeon-scientist specializing in all cancers of the head and neck, including those of the tongue, throat, voice box, thyroid, skin, and salivary glands. She is the Directo...
4 Jun 20251min
