Synopsis
Airing the 3rd Friday of each month at noon, listen to Discovery Radio on 91.7 WMSE, or browse our Episode Archive. Hear interviews and information about what scientists across southeastern Wisconsin are discovering in their labs and clinics. Think of it as a look behind the curtain about what's happening to accelerate discoveries to improve the health of our community - sometimes years before you would ever hear about it anywhere else. Discovery Radio introduces you to new and novel discoveries and the researchers behind them. It will change the way you think about your health and well being in Wisconsin.
Episodes
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Episode #121 - Emergency Medicine and Injury Prevention & Control Spanning Seven Decades
17/05/2024 Duration: 30minEmergency medicine is specialized, immediate, critical care for patients of all ages, often related to injuries that are preventable. Dr. Stephen Hargarten presents a lecture on leadership and science spanning seven decades…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #120 - Open Wide: Oral Health for Overall Health
19/04/2024 Duration: 30minOur oral health is directly related to our overall health. However, many face barriers in achieving and maintaining good oral health. Open wide, as we discover oral health and oral health disparities…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #119 - Parkinson’s Disease: Biomarker Breakthrough
15/03/2024 Duration: 30minParkinson’ s disease is a neuro-degenerative disorder that can negatively impact both motor and non-motor skills. But, a recent Parkinson’s research discovery is a real game-changer. Discover the Parkinson’s Disease biomarker breakthrough...inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #118 - Building Blocks for a Healthier Community
16/02/2024 Duration: 30minThe building blocks for a healthy community can come in many forms, from programs for kids to to platforms offering resources for helping everyone in the community. Discover Building Blocks for a Healthy Community…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #117 - The Long & Short on Long COVID
19/01/2024 Duration: 30minPeople suffering from Long COVID can have symptoms ranging from pulmonary symptoms, to neurological and neuropsychological symptoms, to cardiovascular symptoms. And…make no mistake…their symptoms are real. Discover the long and short on Long COVID inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #116 - Special Edition: 2023 Year in Review
15/12/2023 Duration: 30minThroughout 2023, CTSI Discovery Radio focused on topics ranging from research and translational science impacting the health of children, to adults, to practically anyone. Enjoy this this special 2023 Year In Review edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #115 - The Pituitary: Our Mini, Mighty, Master Gland
17/11/2023 Duration: 30minThe pituitary gland is tiny, but this pea-sized organ has enormous impact on our overall health. Later, learn about a common condition affecting it. Discover the pituitary, our mini, mighty, master gland…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #114 - What Women (and Men) Need to Know About Menopause
20/10/2023 Duration: 30minMenopause was once considered taboo to talk about. But, today, we know it’s too important not to talk about. So WE WILL talk about it! Discover What Women (and Men) Need to Know About Menopause…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #113 - Data Collection: The Roots of Research
15/09/2023 Duration: 30minCollection of reliable data is essential to research, whether building a database for studying a specific condition or in building a database for conducting research related to multiple diseases. Discover Data Collection: The Roots of Research…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #112 - Living with Epilepsy
18/08/2023 Duration: 30minEpilepsy can cause misfires in brain circuitry manifesting is seizures. But, research is leading to better understanding of epilepsy. Plus, learn from someone who was recently diagnosed with it. Discover living with epilepsy…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #111 - Pediatric Congenital Heart DIsease & Project Bubaloo
21/07/2023 Duration: 30minPediatric congenital heart disease (CHD) is relatively common, occurring in 1% of newborns worldwide. However, although common, parents must know there’s nothing they did to cause it. Plus hear from a mother whose son was born with CHD, but is making something beautiful from it. Discover pediatric congenital heart disease…and Project Bubaloo…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #110 - BRAVE Program: Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment for Veterans & First Responders
16/06/2023 Duration: 30minA traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen to anyone. But, two highly susceptible patient populations are our military veterans and first responders, creating the need for treatment programs to restore them to their best quality of life. Discover the impacts of TBI among our BRAVE veterans and first responders…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #109 - Children with Medical Complexity: Pediatric & Parental Perspectives
19/05/2023 Duration: 30minChildren with medical complexity have multiple, significant chronic health issues affecting two or more organ systems, leading to a variety of functional limitations and creating challenges for both healthcare providers and parents. Hear pediatric and parental perspectives, and discover a mother’s powerful memoir on raising a chld with medicla complexity…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #108 - Giving a Voice to Aphasia
21/04/2023 Duration: 30minAphasia is a condition that negatively affects a person’s ability to speak. But innovative research is happening right here in our community to treat it. We’re giving a voice to Aphasia…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #107 - Setting the Record Straight: Shingles and the Shingles Vaccination
17/03/2023 Duration: 30minYou see or hear about it seemingly everywhere: “If you had chickenpox, the shingles virus is in you.” But it’s more than just an ad slogan. It’s real. And while it can cause pain that’s unbearable, it’s easily avoidable. We’re setting the record straight on shingles and the shingles vaccination…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #106 - All in the Wrist: MRI & Motion Analysis Study
17/02/2023 Duration: 30minHaving healthy wrists can easily be taken for granted. But a new research study is utilizing both MRI and motion analysis technologies to improve diagnoses, treatment and management of various degenerative conditions and injuries of the wrist. It’s all in the wrist…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #105 - Precision Nutrition: Dietary Management of Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
20/01/2023 Duration: 30minIt’s a pancreatic cancer clinical trial incorporating a diet custom tailored to patients, hoping that targeted nutrition can starve cancer cells of nurtients they need to live and grow. Discover a clinical trial utilizing precision nutrition, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #104 - Special Edition: 2022 Year in Review
16/12/2022 Duration: 30minAcross 2022, CTSI Discovery Radio shared topics of research and translational science impacting everything from our local community, to our national community, and innovations discovered locally that are impacting the U.S. and the world. Join us as we review our year of shows, inside this 2022 Year in Review special edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #103 - CTSI Community Care Initiative: The Intersection of Research, Faith & Healthcare
18/11/2022 Duration: 30minIt’s a community partnership at the intersection of clinical & translation research, the faith-based community, and healthcare. We’re exploring the CTSI Community Care Initiative...inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #102 - Artificial Intelligence & Ethics of AI in Healthcare
21/10/2022 Duration: 30minArtificial Intelligence is impacting and changing many industries, and that includes healthcare. But, discoveries in Artificial Intelligence come with ethical issues and challenges that must be addressed. Explore Artificial Intelligence and the Ethics of AI in Healthcare...inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!