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 #130 - The Battle to Beat Diabetes
14/02/2025 Duration: 30minDiabetes is a common and potentially dangerous disease, but it’s also very manageable. Learn about diabetes-related health challenges as we discover the Battle to Beat Diabetes…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #129 - Spotlight on Star Scholars of the CTSI
17/01/2025 Duration: 30minThe CTSI offers a variety of educational programs for research scholars. Join us as we shine the spotlight on some of the star scholars of the CTSI…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #128 - Special Edition: 2024 Year in Review
20/12/2024 Duration: 30min2024 saw CTSI Discovery Radio focus on a wide variety of important topics related to translational science and research impacting our health including our hearts, our minds, and our overall health. Explore and enjoy our special 2024 Year In Review edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #127 - In the Blood: Essential Thrombocytosis
15/11/2024 Duration: 30minEssential Thrombocytosis (ET) is a rare blood disorder that can be serious, but is also very treatable and manageable. Discover In the Blood: Essential Thrombocytosis, and hear from someone living with ET…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #126 - Amazing Brains: How Words & Language Meaning are Encoded in Brain Activity
18/10/2024 Duration: 30minWords cannot adequately describe how fascinating the human brain is. But new research is exploring how our brain processes language in the parts of the brain that support the semantic system. Discover how words and language meaning are encoded in our brain activity……inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #125 - Lupus: Breakthrough Discovery & Diagnostic Challenges
20/09/2024 Duration: 30minA recent discovery in patients with lupus could result in better therapeutic treatments. And learn about research focused on lupus diagnostic errors. Discover a research breakthrough and diagnostic challenges of lupus…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #124 - All in Together: The Past, Present & Future of CTSI
16/08/2024 Duration: 30minOver the last 15 years, the CTSI has focused on being all-in together with the research enterprise and the community to advance health through research and discovery. Discover the past, present nd future of the CTSI…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #123 - To the Bone: Osteoporosis & Bone Health
19/07/2024 Duration: 30minAs we age, our bones can become less dense in structure. For some, this can lead to osteoporosis. But a research breakthrough is changing that. Discover osteoporosis and bone health…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #122 - Virtual Reality Therapy for Real Chronic Pain
21/06/2024 Duration: 30minChronic pain impacts millions of Americans. While the source of pain may vary, there’s one important consistency paving the way for an innovative and immersive pain therapy. Discover a virtual reality treatment for real chronic pain……inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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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!