Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

- Season 19

(2011)

Time Lost is Brain Lost...when it comes to a stroke...that's an important concept. As soon as a stroke occurs the clock starts ticking and the sooner the person having a stroke can get medical attention the better the chance for a good outcome. In this program we take a look at the various ways to intervene and limit the damage from a stroke...including clot busting medications, and mechanical and surgical interventions.

Let's face it...not many people have heard of Neutropenia unless they have it or they work in a medical office or hospital. It sounds like a rare and probably deadly condition. But as viewers will see in this program Neutropenia is a blood disorder that arises from an unusually low number of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell. And it can often happen after cancer or other treatments. Experts will discuss advancements made in the past 10-20 years, and the breakthroughs that are allowing for better treatment of this condition. Viewers will meet patients who have ...

The goal of the program is to educate viewers on the mysterious condition known as Cushing's disease. We will discuss why the diagnosis is often delayed: many patients can have it for five or-ten years before they are correctly diagnosed. The reason is the symptoms of Cushing's Disease are similar to those of other conditions. But as viewers will hear from experts Cushing's Disease can be treated and in some cases a full recovery is possible. In this program we will also explore the history of Cushing's Disease which is named for Harvey Cushing considered by many to ...

Heart transplantation is often the last resort for a person who has a diseased heart. Unfortunately, the number of people who would benefit from a donor heart exceeds the number of donor hearts available. To help balance this reality, innovative medical professionals have been working for decades to develop the Total Artificial Heart, to be a "bridge to transplant", and keep patients alive until that donor heart becomes available. In this program, we'll discuss how a normal heart works, how heart failure can develop, and when the total artificial heart is needed. ...

Dupuytrens Contracture is a slowly developing hand deformity that affects the connective tissue under the skin of the palm. In many cases the fingers affected by the disease can't be straightened and that can make even simple things like shaking hands, putting your hands in your pocket, or putting on gloves very difficult. But there are treatments that can help people with Dupuytrens get their hands...and their lives back. In this program we'll meet patients who developed this deformity and see how the condition can be successfully treated.

Hepatitis C is a chronic viral infection of the liver that can lead to liver cancer, liver failure and even death. Millions of Americans are believed to be infected by the virus and the shocking fact is that many don't even know it. In this program viewers will hear stories from patients who had no idea they had Hepatitis C, and how they discovered their condition. We'll also hear from experts about the importance of seeing out a specialist to discuss medical options after a patient is diagnosed. Viewers will learn why anyone who is at risk for the disease should see ...

Advanced cancer and multiple myeloma patients are at risk for a series of complications from their disease...including skeletal-related events like fractures and other problems with bone. The goal of this program to help educate people on what happens when disease spreads to the bone and offer help on how to manage these bone complications.