Lung Cancer is the leading cause of cancer related deaths for both men and women. If you are at high risk for developing lung cancer, lung cancer screening at The George Washington University Hospital offers low-dose computerized tomography (CT) scans that can help doctors detect lung cancer in its earliest stages, when it is most treatable.. Listen as Dr. Sora Ely discusses why it is so important to get screened and who is eligible for the screening Learn More About Lung Cancer Screening at The George Washington University Hospital  ..read more

Michael J. Whalen, MD, discusses the newly updated prostate screening guidelines set forth by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. The new recommendations advise a shared decision making process between patients and their providers, based on developments in screening and improved knowledge of the slow-growing nature of prostate cancer. Dr. Whalen also explains why the traditional methods of screening, diagnosing and treating prostate cancer were reevaluated, particularly in terms of preserving men's quality of life ..read more

Mohamad Z. Koubeissi, MD, explains the advancements in epilepsy diagnosis and successful treatment, including medications and surgical options. Dr. Koubeissi also discusses the difference between focal and generalized seizures, potential triggers, and the impact an epilepsy diagnosis may have on an individual's career, relationships, lifestyle and/or cognition ..read more

Human agriculture started about 10,000 years ago and hemp was most likely one of the first cultivated crops. It is an extremely versatile crop with multiple uses back then and even more uses today. American farmers including our founding father George Washington grew hemp as a staple crop in the 1700s. But it only became legal in 2018 with the passing of that year's Farm Bill. So why did it take so long for the US to harness the power of hemp?  In this encore episode from August 2022, we dive into the history of hemp and CBD ..read more

You've probably heard about the dangers of K2, Spice, and other strains of synthetic cannabis. As well as the horror stories of zombie-like states and fatalities. But you might be surprised to hear about its noble beginnings. That's according to Dr. Andrew Coop. Dr. Coop received his Ph.D. from the University of Bristol in the area of chemistry of drugs of abuse, followed by a Fogerty post-doctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health. He has been a faculty member in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Maryland since 1999, serving as chair of the departm ..read more

The endocannaba-what?! Many of us have heard of the numerous systems in our bodies that help us live our day-to-day lives. But fewer have heard of the more recently discovered endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is critical for almost every aspect of our moment-to-moment functioning. This episode from February 2022 will cover what the endocannabinoid system is, how it helps us, and where it fits in the world of cannabis ..read more

Dustin Sulak, D.O. is a renowned integrative medicine physician based in Maine, whose practice balances the principles of osteopathy, mind-body medicine, and medical cannabis. Regarded as an expert on medical cannabis nationally, Dr. Sulak educates medical providers and patients on its clinical use, while continuing to explore the therapeutic potential of this ancient yet emerging medicine. He also runs the cannabis brand Healer, which offers a line of CBD & THC products and free dosage programs. He also wrote an essential handbook to have on any doctor's shelf, Handbook of Can ..read more

Lurie Children's nationally ranked Division of Urology oversees one of the most experienced Multidisciplinary Valves Program (MVP) Clinic in the country. Their focus is treating children with a rare urological condition known as posterior urethral valves. Affecting only boys, PUV affects about 1 in 5,000 births and can lead to extreme damage to the kidney and bladder. Lurie Children's urologist Dr. Ed Gong and kidney specialist Dr. Kavita Hodgkins run the valves program and talk with us today about best practices in treating this rare and serious condition ..read more

One of the only comprehensive fetal centers in the country, The Chicago Institute for Fetal Health at Lurie Children’s, treats patients with complex pregnancies. Among the rarest and most serious condition they see is twin to twin transfusion syndrome, a complication that affects 10 to 15 percent of identical twins. In this condition, the twins share a placenta which can lead to extreme prematurity and significant injury to major organs or even death. Fetal surgeons like our guest Dr. Amir Alhajjat are sometimes able to correct this condition in utero. Today, we talk with him about this seriou ..read more

By 2030, it's estimated that 20% of the population will be over 65. And in the last 3 years, there has been a 75% increase in the number of seniors who are interested in medical cannabis. In fact, the average age at Dr. Vincour's practice is about 79-80 years old. So why are all of these seniors all of a sudden interested in using cannabis, and why? Dr. Les Matthews & Dr. Leigh Vincour are back in this episode to talk about why we are seeing this trend ..read more