The Scope Radio

A nurse’s job can vary greatly depending on the size of the hospital where they work. Chief Nursing Officer at Teton Valley Hospital, Angela Booker, has worked at large and small hospitals. She talks about the job and lifestyle differences between the two. She also shares why she’s excited about the recent formal agreement with University of Utah Health Care and how it will help her patients in Driggs, Idaho.

Your upbringing is not the only thing that influences your demeanor. Dr. Christopher Gregg, a professor in neurobiology and anatomy, is researching patterns of inheritance that have long term effects on behavior. His surprising research findings may lead to new approaches for determining the causes of mental disorders and how to treat them.

It can be one of the most difficult conversations you’ll have with your child, telling them that Mom and Dad aren’t going to be married anymore. How do you talk to your kids about divorce? Licensed social worker Mary Talboys discuss the methods in which parents can take when breaking the news to kids about divorce, what to do and what not to do. She also talks about why it’s important to break the news together rather than separate.

You’re trying to get pregnant, but it’s not happening. Research shows it might be your diet and other things you put into and on your body. Dr. Kirtly Jones is going to tell you what to do to clean out the incubator, get pregnant and increase your chances of having a healthy baby.

You may have heard of shingles and know they’re ugly, but did you realize they can also be incredibly painful – even six months to a year after the rash is gone? In this episode of The Scope, Dr. Tom Miller talks about how you get it, who can get it, and what to do about it.

Almost everyone is anticipating spring, except maybe spring allergy suffers. Can you prepare for the spring allergy season before it actually comes? Dr. Kevin Wilson addresses this question and talks about ways to reduce your allergy sufferings this upcoming spring season.

What happens when someone comes into the ER high or overdosing? Will the patient be prosecuted? Will people accompanying the patient get into trouble for allowing the situation to happen? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen answers these questions and discuss whether or not the hospital will pursuit legal actions for drug overdosing cases. He also talks about the difference between calling 911 verse walking into the ER when dealing with drug overdosing.

We often associate healthy babies with chubby babies. But obesity is becoming more and more of a problem in children. Dr. Cindy Gellner discusses the risks of obesity in children and why it’s important for parents to intervene before the age of 5 if they don’t want their children to be obese adults. She also talks about the physical and psychological problems that can come with obesity in children and explains exactly what parents should be paying attention to.

If you’re planning a high-altitude adventure this summer, there are some things you should know about your nutrition on the trail. Stacie Wing-Gaia, registered dietitian and director of the sports nutrition program at the University of Utah, talks about how nutritional needs change at higher altitudes and offers some advice to keep your body in tip-top shape during your next mountaintop backpacking trip.

You might be surprised to learn that heating pads can cause second-degree burns. Brad Wiggins, nurse manager at the University of Utah Health Care Burn Center talks about the patients that are the most susceptible and the types of injuries he has seen from heating pads.

In today’s world of advanced medical technology, do doctors still need stethoscopes or are they just for show? Dr. Bates from Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg, ID, talks about this iconic diagnostic tool still found around many physician’s necks. Learn about the stethoscope, what your doctor is listening for, what those sounds mean, and why it’s still a useful tool.

What makes an innovator? Dr. Adam Frost, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, is a recipient of the National Institutes of Health New Innovator Award for high-risk, high-impact research. He describes the cutting edge techniques he uses to visualize with incredible clarity the tiny machines that work inside our body’s cells. He also explains how his research may elucidate new approaches for combating HIV/AIDS.

Stephen Guthery, M.D. sees kids with diseases that are so rare, they may be one of only a handful who have ever been reported having it. He describes the hurdles these patients and their physicians must overcome on a routine basis to get appropriate health care. He also discusses his success with a new science, whole genome sequencing, that has already opened doors to new treatment options.

Imagine if putting your hand into the freezer was so painful you needed to wear gloves just to get out a frozen dinner. Or it’s summer and your hands are freezing. It could be a condition called Raynaud Syndrome, and if it develops into Secondary Raynaud Syndrome, you could actually lose fingers or your hand. Learn more about this condition from Dr. Tracy Frech in this episode of The Scope.

We often say the human race is closely linked to chimpanzees, but menopause in women are actually similar to those of orcas’. The average age for menopause in American women is around 50, but how long does menopause last, and more importantly, how long does the average women live after her menopause? Dr. Kirtly Jones talks about the symptoms of menopause and how they’re different from symptoms of aging. She also discusses why she believes post-menopausal women are the civilizing force of society.