The Scope Radio

Whether it's from an accidental fall or a head-cracking tackle on the sports field, concussions can be a common result. Learn about the symptoms of a concussion from ER doctor Troy Madsen, MD, and when you should visit the emergency room.

How do you choose a hospital? The information available on hospital rankings can be conflicting or confusing. Learn how you can find the best hospital care to suit your needs from Dr. Tom Miller, chief medical officer at the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics.

Recently Randy Travis had heart failure followed by a stroke. Do you know what the symptoms of stroke are? Dr. Troy Madsen discusses what causes a stroke and how you can help.

There are many different conditions that affect the heart. But what exactly are the differences? And what does that term, cardiomyopathy, mean? Dr. Craig Selzman explains heart disease and how to prevent it.

Dr. Jeffrey Saffle talks about telemedicine and how by using Skype or the phone, your next doctor appointment might be from the comfort of your own home.

The Moran Eye Center in Salt Lake City, UT, trains physicians from around the world in cutting edge techniques so they can go back to their countries and help cure preventable blindness.

Dr. Stephen Morris, at the University of Utah Burn Center, talks about why burns might be considered the worst injury you could get. He also talks about the brand new burn center at the U of U hospital.

Dr. Tom Miller from the University of Utah Hospitals tells you when you should be asking your doctor for a stress test. Published July 2013

In part 2, Dr. Matt Woolley, clinical psychologist from the University of Utah, talks about why older children lie and what to do about it.