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Prostate cancer
New More Accurate and Less Invasive Ways to Detect Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the leading cancers in men. The earlier prostate cancer is caught, the more options remain available to physician and patient - including active surveillance, surgery, or radiation. Join prostate cancer surgeon Christian Pavlovich, M.D. to learn more about new less-invasive tools that provide early and accurate diagnosis of prostate cancer including new blood tests, MRI screenings and imaged guided biopsies.
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Colorectal Cancer
Novel Solutions, Personalized Treatment: The Rectal Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic
Join experts, Dr. Bashar Safar, chief of colon and rectal surgery, and Tam Warczynski, nurse practitioner and multidisciplinary clinic coordinator, for a comprehensive overview of the Johns Hopkins Rectal Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic, where novel approaches – such as delivering radiation early in the treatment process in a shortened period of time – are being applied to optimize patient outcomes. Presented by the Johns Hopkins Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
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Nutrition During Pregnancy
Nutrition in Pregnancy: A Weighty Issue
Learn about the impact of obesity on pregnancy. Learn from Dr. Janice Henderson how you can positively change your and your baby’s health by making smart food choices.
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Gynecological Cancers
Obesity and the Risk for Women's Cancers
Amanda Fader, M.D.
Director of Gynecologic Oncology, Amanda Fader, M.D. discusses risk factors for women's cancer and what you can do now to help minimize the risk.
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Congenital heart defects
PDA in Children: Treatment and Management of Patent Ductus Arteriosus
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Chronic Liver Disease
Preparing for Dialysis
Are you preparing to begin dialysis? Vascular surgeon Rebecca Marmor from Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center reviews general information about creating dialysis access (including information about fistulas) along with the options and associated risks. You will also learn about the ongoing maintenance required for fistulas and grafts.
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Stay Healthy
Prevention of Heart Disease: What Should I Be Doing?
Learn effective strategies for preventing heart disease and the basics of heart health.
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Benign prostate hyperplasia
Prostatic Artery Embolization: New Outpatient Treatment for BPH
Enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common urological condition known to cause a range of urinary problems. Fortunately, the Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) procedure is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure used to successfully treat BPH with lower risk of urinary incontinence and sexual side effects, when compared with more invasive surgical procedures. Join our interventional radiology expert, Dr. Brian Holly, to learn more about the procedure and how it may be the solution you are looking for.
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Knee Surgery
Revision Surgery after a Failed Previous Joint Replacement
Many factors including, worn or loose implants, damaged prostheses and even infection can lead to patients needing revision surgery after a hip or knee replacement. Join Johns Hopkins orthopaedic surgeon Savyasachi “Savya” Thakkar to learn about the different causes and approaches to revision surgery after a failed joint replacement and what you need to know if you have had a hip or knee replacement.
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Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
Saving Face: Expert Advice to Help Freshen an Aging Face
Age-related changes to the face don’t have to be noticeable. Learn about surgical and non-surgical options to address these signs of aging from facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons Kofi Boahene and Lisa Ishii.
