Robotic Surgery and Improved Outcomes

Dr. Kristofer Wagner, M.D.

Doctors Kristofer Wagner and Patrick Lowry on how robotic surgery improves outcomes — and changes patient expectations.

Scott & White’s New Heartburn and Acid Reflux Center

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Dr. F. Paul Buckley on Scott & White Healthcare’s new Heartburn & Acid Reflux Center, and medicinal and surgical treatment of reflux conditions.

Profiling Heart Transplant Candidates

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Dr. Enrique Gongora on which heart failure patients are candidates for heart transplantation, and their quality of life after successful surgery.

AARP’s Life at 50-Plus National Event and Expo

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Jason Weinstein on why AARP hosts the Life at 50-Plus National Event and Expo, and what attendees can expect to find there.

Are You a Candidate for Osteoarthritis Surgery?

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Dr. Rick Schultz on osteoarthritis, genetics, low-impact exercise and, as a last resort, surgery.

Palliative Care and Quality of Life

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Dr. Tanya Stewart on palliative care & quality of life, and on illness & the human spirit.

New Treatments for Hepatitis C

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Dr. Dawn Sears on diagnosing the Hepatitis C virus and how two drugs recently approved by the FDA are increasing the cure rate.

Palliative Care: Dignity & Compassion

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Mark Ganz & Ron Brownstein on palliative care, dignity, compassion, and patient & caregiver support.

Considering Hip & Knee Replacement

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Dr. Bryce Allen on his discussion with older and younger patients about whether hip or knee replacement can improve their quality of life.

MAZE Treatment for A-Fib; Beatles for Sale; End-of-Life Care

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Dr. Kenton Zehr on treating atrial fibrillation; Cathy Elkies on newly discovered Beatles photos; Dr. Donald Schumacher on end-of-life care.