Maria Suurna, M.D., an otolaryngologist who specializes in sleep medicine and sleep surgery at UHealth, the University of Miami Health System, describes the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea and how an implantable device is helping some patients get a sound night’s sleep. Donn Atkins is one of those patients.
Ihtsham ul Haq, M.D., Chief of the Movement Disorders Division at UHealth, the University of Miami Health System, clears up some of the misconceptions about Parkinson’s disease. Mindy Mcilroy, a successful businesswoman, shares her journey since her diagnosis.
Maria Delgado-Lelievre, M.D., Founder and Director of the Comprehensive Hypertension Center at UHealth, the University of Miami Health System, explains how controlling your blood pressure and making some simple lifestyle changes can turn back your biological age and improve your life.
Joseph Lamelas, M.D., Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at UHealth, the University of Miami Health System, discusses the 20th anniversary of the minimally invasive cardiac procedure he pioneered, known around the world as the Miami Method.
Robert Starke, M.D., Tenured Associate Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery and Neuroradiology at UHealth, explains how he performs a very delicate brain procedure while the patient is awake, to avoid harming critical areas of the brain such as speech. Fernando Vera is one of those patients.
Rodolfo Galindo, M.D., an endocrinologist and Director of the Comprehensive Diabetes Center at UHealth, explains how technology is helping Type-1 diabetes patients better manage the disease. Daniel Naranjo calls the automated insulin delivery system life changing.
Margaret Pericak-Vance, Ph.D., a human geneticist and Director of the John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, discusses the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease locally and how our ancestry plays a role when it comes to who’s at risk. Carolyn Banks is a study participant encouraging others to get involved.
Morgan Sendzischew Shane, M.D., and Laura Martin, D.O., are the founders of UHealth’s Comprehensive Women’s Health Alliance, a new program dedicated to the health and wellness of women through all stages of their lives. Loretta White is a patient who shares her experience and encourages other women not to neglect their health.
Lee Kaplan, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon and Director of the UM Sports Medicine Institute at UHealth, the University of Miami Health System, discusses the prevalence of adolescent sports injuries, specifically baseball, and what student athletes need to know to stay safe and in the game. His son, Nate, shares his story and journey back to baseball.
Triathlon competitor Todd Saunders knew something was wrong when his balance was off.
Dr. Lisa Gwynn, a pediatrician at the University of Miami Health System and President of the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, discusses the safety precautions students should take to prevent the spread of COVID-19 now that they're back to in-person learning. Also, she addresses how parents can best support their children through this challenging time.
Dr. Joseph Lamelas, Chief and Program Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Miami Health System, explains how a reoperative minimally invasive cardiac procedure he pioneered is helping heart patients avoid open surgery and recover faster with less risk of bleeding and infection.
Dr. Michelle Pearlman, a UHealth gastroenterologist, explains how she helps her patients lose weight and get in shape through a personalized nutrition and exercise program. Dennis Hernandez, one of her patients, shares his weight loss journey and how he lost over 60 pounds and counting!
Dr. Alana Grajewski, Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, explains what primary congenital glaucoma is and why it is so important to treat it immediately. Dr. Grajewski also introduces us to Rianna Patel, a teen who has the condition, and is monitoring her eye pressure at home thanks to Bascom Palmer’s new integrated system of care.
The Dwoskin Proton Therapy Center opens its doors to patients. The NCI-designated cancer center offers patients proton therapy, an advanced and very precise type of radiation.
Dr. Victor Hugo Hernandez, orthopedic surgeon at the University of Miami Health System, discusses the many benefits of outpatient knee replacement surgery.
Dr. Dushyantha Jayaweera, physician-researcher at University of Miami Health System, discusses a clinical trial for a drug called Aviptadil that may help prevent death and serious illness due to COVID-19.
Dr. Jeffrey Goldberger, chief of the Cardiovascular Division at the University of Miami Health System, discusses the launch of the COVID-19 Heart Program, designed in part to evaluate the heart health of patients who have recovered from COVID-19.
The COVID-19 pandemic has people with underlying medical conditions -- including those with heart issues -- on high alert.
Sylvester researchers are partnering with Miami-Dade County to help assess the prevalence of COVID-19 throughout the county with a new program known as SPARK-C, the Surveillance Program Assessing Risk and Knowledge of Coronavirus.
A multidisciplinary team of otolaryngology and neurosurgery specialists at the UHealth, the University of Miami Health System has introduced an auditory brainstem implant (ABI) program -- one of just a handful in the U.S. -- that uses signals to bring back sound for people without auditory nerve function.
Dr. IL Joon Paik, neuro-gastroenterologist and motility specialist at University of Miami Health System, discusses the advanced diagnosis and treatment options offered at UHealth's GI Motility Lab for common conditions including acid reflux, heartburn and GERD.
Dr. Robert Myerburg, a cardiac electrophysiologist at University of Miami Health System, discusses the role of genetic testing in identifying dangerous heart arrhythmias in patients and their families.
Dr. Joseph Lamelas, chief of cardiac surgery at UHealth, University of Miami Health System, discusses the minimally invasive technique he developed for cardiac surgeries, including repairing or replacing the ascending aorta.
Dr. Lee Kaplan, director of UHealth Sports Medicine Institute, discusses the prevention and treatment of ski-related injuries.
Danielle Branciforte has been wearing hearing aids since she was a teenager, but they never quite delivered the sound quality she desired.