Sarasota Memorial HealthCasts
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Postpartum Care for Parents | Healthcasts Season 4, Ep. 10
With so many scheduled visits to a doctor for a baby after they're born, new parents often forget the importance of postpartum care for themselves. Malorie Lipman, MD, discusses the warning signs of p
Understanding Mammograms and Breast Health | Healthcasts Season 4, Ep. 9
Breast health services are vital in the early detection and treatment of breast cancer. Diagnostic Radiologist Jeffrey Wasserman, DO, explains the different types of mammograms and discusses other tes
Detection and Treatment of Allergies | HealthCasts Season 4, Ep. 8
Up to 30% of the US population suffers from nasal allergies, and many sufferers hope for a cure. Alicia Alvarez, MD, is an allergist and immunologist with First Physicians Group in Sarasota and talks
Medical Weight Loss and Weight Management | HealthCasts Season 4, Ep. 8
At Sarasota Memorial, patients looking to lose weight have the option for the Medical Weight Loss Program which enables safe and effective weight loss that lasts, without surgery. Donald Mankie, RD, d
Advancements in Diabetes Management | HealthCasts Season 4, Ep. 7
Roughly 10% of the general US population is diabetic, and that number increases with age. Manivel Eswaran, MD, an endocrinologist with First Physicians Group in Sarasota discusses the risks for diabet
Detection and Treatment of Prostate Cancer | HealthCasts Season 4, Ep. 6
Roughly 240,000 people will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the United States this year. Robert Carey, MD, specializes in the treatment of prostate cancer and explains the screening process, trea
The Role of Genetics in Treatment of Ovarian Cancer | HealthCasts Season 4, Ep. 5
Ovarian cancer has varying risk factors and the biggest one is genetics. Gynecologic Oncologist Beverly Long, MD, discusses the treatment options and how Sarasota Memorial is working to help research
Genetic Counseling and Testing for Cancer Prevention | HealthCasts Season 4, Ep. 4
While not every cancer has a genetic component, many patients with active cancer diagnoses, or family members of those who have had cancer, see genetic counselors to learn about treatment options and
Bystander CPR, AED Use and Stroke Recognition | HealthCasts Season 4, Ep.3
Anyone can help save the life of a friend, family member or even a stranger they see experiencing a stroke or heart issue by knowing the signs and acting quickly. Sarasota Memorial Emergency Medicine
The Need for Inpatient and Outpatient Rehab | HealthCasts Season 4, Ep. 2
Physiatrists specialize in improving a patient's function and quality of life after they've suffered some kind of medical illness or injury, but not everyone needs to have had a major surgery or hospi