The Scope Radio

Patients with the most aggressive forms of breast cancer die because the disease spreads to other organs, or becomes metastatic. Researcher Alana Welm, a professor at Huntsman Cancer Institute has discovered a new way by which breast cancer metastasis works, and how to stop it. She discusses her findings and clinical trials that are already underway. Her breakthrough was published in the January 2 issue of Cell Reports.

Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a pattern of behaviors that disturbs normal ability to function and interact with other people and occurs mostly in children. Every child gets a little hostile at times, but University of Utah clinical psychologist Dr. Matt Woolley says the specific signs and symptoms of ODD stand out from the normal, rebellious behaviors of most children.

Your child is nearing the age of 10, but they’re still bedwetting. It’s something that’s actually very common in kids, but it’s also a common concern for many parents as well. Dr. Cindy Gellner addresses some of questions that parents may have about bedwetting, including why it happens, when it’ll stop, and how you can help your child through this period. She also talks about what parents can do if the bedwetting becomes not normal and a health concern.

Once a heart is broken, it can be fixed - if you do the right things. Dr. John Ryan explains how to heal your heart if you’ve ever suffered from a major heart ailment. Discover how big of a deal diet is and why coronary artery disease is more prevalent in the U.S. than many other places in the world. Of course, prevention is always the best medicine, so even if you have a healthy heart, you’ll find out how to ensure you keep it healthy.

When you live in areas with beautiful mountains and valleys, you tend to want to get out and enjoy them. And when you do, it’s going to happen, you’re going to get hurt. From Teton Valley Health Care in Driggs, Idaho, Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mo Brown talks about the types of injuries that can come from backcountry adventures and how to handle them when they happen. Dr. Brown says a lot of the times, bad luck plays a big factor, but he give some tips on how to minimize injuries that occur in the backcountry.

When someone says they have a broken heart, most of us think it’s just a metaphor for expressing their extreme emotional pain. But there actually is a medical condition called broken heart syndrome, which manifests itself very much like a heart attack. Dr. John Ryan talks about its causes, symptoms, and how physicians treat a broken heart.

There’s nothing better than gathering around a warm fireplace with the family when the weather gets a little chilly outside. But it can actually be quite dangerous, and maybe in ways you haven’t considered. Nurse manager at the University of Utah Health Care Burn Center Brad Wiggins talks about the dangers of fireplaces, specifically glass fireplaces and explain why toddlers and children are most at risk of burns.

You pay a visit to the dentist, he gives you some antibiotics for that toothache, and shortly afterward you develop diarrhea. Doesn’t sound right, does it? But happens more often than you would think. Clostridium difficile (C .diff,) is the increasing cause of difficult-to-treat diarrhea, and certain antibiotics that are used to treat common infections can trigger it. Dr. Tom Miller talks about why these antibiotics are causing C. diff and who is most at risk. He also discusses preventions and treatments for C. diff.

A recent report changed when physicians should prescribe blood pressure medication. But does it also redefine what is considered high blood pressure? Dr. Miller tells you about the new guidelines, why they were changed and what they mean if you are currently on high blood pressure medication.

You may know the pancreas as the organ that controls the body’s glucose. But what is glucose and why does it matter? Dr. Jeffery Campsen gives the basics on the pancreas: what it actually does, what can go wrong with it, whether you can live without one, and what you can do if you have problems with your pancreas.

It’s important to have a good relationship with food; we all know this. But for a lot of people, “diet” can be a dirty word. So how do you go on a diet without actually going on a diet? Registered dietitian Julie Metos tells you some tricks on how to stay with an eating plan from start to finish and also gives suggestions on how to merge it into your daily schedule for the long run. She also talks about finding the right way to redefine your relationship with food that best fits you.

Surprisingly, many women don’t know what the cervix is or what it does, according to Dr. Kirtly Jones. Take a moment to learn about the cervix and the important functions it serves. You’ll also find out about the one thing that, if every woman did, would nearly eliminate their chances of getting cervical cancer.

Surprisingly, many women don’t know what the cervix is or what it does, according to Dr. Kirtly Jones. Take a moment to learn about the cervix and the important functions it serves. You’ll also find out about the one thing that, if every woman did, would nearly eliminate their chances of getting cervical cancer.

There are 26 million Americans with diabetes, and nearly 80 million with prediabetes. Though prediabetes may sound relatively harmless, it’s not. Patients with the condition are at risk for developing not only diabetes, but also heart disease and stroke. Dr. Timothy Graham, Director of the University of Utah Diabetes and Heart Disease Prevention Clinic describes what prediabetes is, why there has been a rise in the condition over the past twenty years, and how he is working both in the clinic and the laboratory to reverse its effects in patients.

Cancer pain affects about 50 percent of patients during their treatments and about 75 percent of patients when they’re at the end stages of cancer. Anesthesiologist Dr. Jill Sindt discusses the types of pain treatments for patients during the different stages of cancer. She also talks about the World Health Organization analgesic ladder and how it is used to determine the level of pain a patient is experiencing during cancer treatments and if it can be applied to non-cancer sufferers of chronic pain.