The world of human papillomaviruses is vast and varied, and causing cervical cancer is just one of the many roles these viruses can take on. From their carcinogenic tendencies to their more benign wart-forming ways, this episode explores what these tiny viruses have taught us about how our bodies prevent cancer, how imaginative old timey cures for warts can ... Show More
Jul 28
Ep 217 The High Stakes of Cholesterol
So your latest blood test results have come in, and you see a couple of numbers for cholesterol. What do those numbers mean, and why do we care about them? In this first part of our cholesterol miniseries, we break down the science behind this compound and trace how we made the l ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 2024
Dump Truck Dysplasia: HPV In Your Butt
Forget everything you thought you knew about the birds and the bees because this episode dives deep into the world less spoken of, yet equally vital: anal health. Dr. Gary Bucher, a pioneer in HIV medicine and an advocate for HPV-related disease awareness, illuminates the shadowy ... Show More
1h 23m
Oct 2024
Outdated: Cervix Part 1: Early Stage Cervical Cancer
This is the first of three episodes covering cervical cancer. In this episode, we discuss the epidemiology, risk factors, and staging of cervical cancer. In addition, we review the role of surgical management in early stage cervical cancer. Join us for bi-weekly episodes or check ... Show More
40m 31s
May 2024
Ep. 172 HPV and Oropharyngeal Cancer: Evolving Insights and Implications with Dr. Mihir Patel
In this episode, Dr. Mihir Patel, Professor of Otolaryngology at Emory University and expert in Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS), discusses HPV-positive head and neck cancer with host Dr. Ashley Agan. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Medtronic ENT https://www.medtronic.com/en-us/healthc ... Show More
1h 7m
Jan 2024
Update in Cervical Cancer Screening
<p>Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D., <a href='https://twitter.com/chutkamd'>@ChutkaMD</a></p>
<p>Guest: Evelyn A. Reynolds, M.D.</p>
<p>January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month | Cervical cancer is the fourth most common malignancy in women worldwide, although the number of new cas ... Show More
19m 57s
Oct 2024
Outdated: Cervix Part 2: Locally Advanced Cervical Cancer
This is the second of three episodes covering cervical cancer. In this episode, we define locally advanced, metastatic, and recurrent cervical cancer. We will discuss the standard treatment options, including chemotherapy and immunotherapy choices. Join us for bi-weekly episodes ... Show More
39m 43s