Curiosus - The Art and Science of Medicine: Recent Episodes
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Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy– a heart condition also known as HCM is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young people. The disease is genetic and often goes undetected until someone in the family experiences symptoms which can range from irregular heart rhythms to stroke.
Thankfully a new drug was approved this year that could mean a brighter future for people suffering from HCM.
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After seeing many cases like Cassandra’s, Barnes-Jewish Hospital decided to put together a team of specialists to address patients with special needs. The High Acuity Adult Special Needs Dental Program has treated 20,000 patients and counting, making sure that no one slips through the cracks.
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Spina bifida is a condition affecting the spine of a fetus. As the spinal column forms, a portion of the spine remains open, leaving delicate nerves exposed.
The Barnes-Jewish Fetal Care Center is one of the only centers in the Midwest that offers prenatal surgery to treat spina bifida. Specialists have now seen positive results with an innovative, less invasive treatment called Fetoscopic surgery.
With modern technology, spina bifida can be corrected before the baby is born, allowing spina bifida patients to lead happy, healthy lives.
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From the first blurry X-ray to today’s lightning-fast, full color CT, the evolution of medical imaging is one of the most notable developments in human history. Follow along as Curiosus celebrates the milestones of radiology.
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Fatherhood can be an isolating experience—Dave Barylski realized this firsthand after his twins spent 7 months in the NICU. He was often the only father in the unit, with no one he could relate to. Inspired by his story, doctors at BJC have started a new Fathers First initiative.
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They would fill St. Louis’ Busch Stadium more than twice, take every seat in 261 jumbo jets and fill each bed in Barnes-Jewish Hospital 85 times over. They are the more than 108,000 Americans waiting for an organ transplant. And for too many, a donor organ won’t arrive in time.
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Whether it’s monthly menstrual cycles, pregnancy, childbirth or menopause, women’s bodies change a lot over a lifetime. But often, these life changes aren’t just physical. They can affect women’s mental health, too, in ways large and small.
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From addressing physician burnout to developing new non-emergency medical transportation options for patients, our Healthcare Innovation Lab is on a mission to make our hospital system work better. Since 2017, this lab has initiated 60 innovative projects and show no signs of slowing down.
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From addressing physician burnout to developing new non-emergency medical transportation options for patients, our Healthcare Innovation Lab is on a mission to make our hospital system work better. Since 2017, this lab has initiated 60 innovative projects and show no signs of slowing down.
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