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UF Health MedEd Cast
Hosted by UF Health Shands Hospital · EN
Earn CME credits while learning about trending clinical topics and research advances from UF Health Shands Hospital experts.
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When Should You Refer for Lung Transplant?
4d ago00:27:01Tap to summarize"Should I refer now or wait until it's the last resort?" Moustafa Younis, MD, MSCR, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at UF Health Shands Hospital, explains when to start transplant conversations. Learn why early referral preserves options, the two-year ~50% mortality threshold despite optimal therapy, and common referral triggers: oxygen requirement, pulmonary hypertension, hypercapnia, frequent hospitalizations, and declining exercise capacity. He also outlines the evaluation outcomes and modifiable barriers that affect listing.
Transcribe →Dr. Ryan Roach -- Balancing Health and Performance with UF Gator Basketball
5d ago00:15:33Tap to summarizeThis episode explores the tension between getting players back on the court and protecting their long-term health—and why that balance matters. Dr. Ryan Roach, MD, orthopedic surgeon and team physician for the University of Florida Gators basketball team, describes how he weighs surgical options, rehab commitment, and season timing when making return-to-play decisions. Hear real examples of common basketball injuries and how a team-based sports medicine approach informs care. Keywords: return-to-play decisions, sports medicine, orthopedic surgery, Achilles tendon injury, rehabilitation, collegiate sports. For more, visit innovation.ufhealth.org.#TeamPhysician#SportsMedicine#Orthopaedics#ReturnToPlay#CollegiateAthletics#InjuryPrevention
Transcribe →UF Health Comprehensive Spine Center
1w ago00:15:45Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr. Hoh describes the UF Health Comprehensive Spine Center– a multidisciplinary team of spine physicians and surgeons providing a patient-centered approach to enhance outcomes through medical, interventional and surgical (complex and minimally invasive) treatment. Learn more about Daniel J. Hoh, MD, MBA
Transcribe →Advances in Overactive Bladder Management: From Pelvic Therapy to Pacemakers
4w ago00:16:41Tap to summarizeThis episode explains how clinicians distinguish overactive bladder from other lower urinary tract disorders and why an accurate history matters for diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Alex Gomelsky, MD, clinical urologist with UF Health and professor at the University of Florida College of Medicine, walks through the defining symptoms of urgency, urinary frequency, and urge leakage and how these differ from stress incontinence or pelvic organ prolapse. Learn practical tips for history-taking, the role of pelvic floor physical therapy, and when to consider bladder medications versus procedural options such as Botox for bladder or sacral neuromodulation. Visit ufhealth.org/urogynecology to learn more and access resources for patients and clinicians. Learn more about Dr. Alex Gomelsky MD, FACS
Transcribe →BLOCK-SAH & other investigator-initiated research by the Guardians of the Neuroaxis – Leading Neurocritical Care Research in Partnership
Jun 1500:29:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Drs. Busl and Maciel will describe their programmatic approach to building a neurocritical care research program that is multifaceted and includes a national multicenter, investigator-initiated clinical trial, BLOCK-SAH. They will also talk about the power of team science and shared leadership at UF Neurocritical Care, with the goal to propel neurocritical care research while fostering a new generation of clinical scientists. Learn more about Carolina B. Maciel, MD, MSCR Learn more about Katharina M. Busl, MD, MS
Transcribe →Focused Ultrasound
May 2800:18:34Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr. Hilliard discusses the etiology of essential tremor, the fundamental principles behind focused ultrasound technology and the risks and benefits associated with focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor. He also compares focused ultrasound with other treatment options, such as deep brain stimulation, highlighting the risks and benefits of each approach. Learn more about Justin D Hilliard, M.D.
Transcribe →It Goes Beyond the Game: Dr. Farmer's Role within the UF Athletic Association
May 1300:16:42Tap to summarizeDiscussion of being a team physician, Handling pressure, NFL Combine experience. Learn more about Kevin W. Farmer, MD
Transcribe →It Goes Beyond the Game: Dr. Zaremski’s Trip to Turkey for the U16 National Girls' Soccer Team
May 400:19:53Tap to summarizeThis podcast episode will cover Dr. Zaremski’s recent trip to Turkey as a team physician for the U16 Girls National Soccer Team. It will also touch on his background working at some of the biggest sports events over the years.As a result of this podcast, listeners should be able to:1. Know the purpose of Dr. Zaremski’s role in Turkey2. Learn about Dr. Zaremski’s experience working internationally3. Understand how these different opportunities (working for the national team, the FIFA World Cup, etc) have arisen 4. Understand the range of medical expertise in the sports world 5. Hear new stories that would’ve otherwise not been brought to light Learn more about Jason L. Zaremski, MD, CAQSM, FACSM, FAAPMR, FAMSSM
Transcribe →The Role of Short Telomere Syndrome in Lung Transplant Outcomes
Apr 2800:17:11Tap to summarizeDr. Janssen provides an in-depth look at short telomere syndrome (STS) and its impact on lung transplantation. Learn more about Brandon Janssen, MD
Transcribe →University of Florida Neuro Research Ranks No. 2 Nationally in NIH Funding
Apr 700:18:26Tap to summarizeDr. Hoh and Dr. Jaffee will discuss the UF Department of Neurosurgery and Neurology/Neuroscience 2025 Blue Ridge Rankings for NIH funding. Learn more about Michael Jaffee, MD, FAAN, FANA Learn more about Brian Hoh, MD, MBA
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