The Prostate Health Podcast
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101: Reshaping the Way We Manage BPH – Rahul Mehan, MD
We are delighted to partner with Olympus America for this episode of the Prostate Health Podcast.
Minimally invasive surgical therapies (MIST) have revolutionized treatment options for men suffering from symptoms of an enlarged prostate. So, we are excited to have urologist Dr. Rahul Mehan joining us today to bring our listeners up to speed on the iTind™ procedure.
Dr. Mehan is a nationally recognized expert in minimally invasive urology treatments and the Founder of East Valley Urology Centre in Mesa, Arizona. In his practice, he provides state-of-the-art urologic care, using the latest technology to improve the quality of life of his patients. He led several workshops at the national meeting of the American Urologic Association in San Antonio earlier this year and frequently gets invited to teach surgery across the US. He is also a social media influencer, providing enjoyable educational content.
Stay tuned as Dr. Mehan shares the low-down on the iTind™ procedure, highlighting its safety and explaining how it provides rapid symptomatic relief while preserving the sexual function of men with enlarged prostates.
Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.
Pertinent disclosure for today’s episode – Dr. Mehan is a paid consultant for Olympus.
100: ProudP Uroflow Mobile App: Measuring Prostate and Urinary Health – Catherine Song, Ph.D.
We are delighted to partner with Soundable Health for our milestone 100th episode of the Prostate Health Podcast!
Did you know that you can now monitor the health of your prostate and bladder in the comfort of your home?
We have a special guest, Dr. Cathering Song, joining us today to introduce and guide you through the features of a cutting-edge new mobile app called proudP, which has demonstrated its value for men as a personal prostate health monitor, and for urologists, providing valuable uroflow data without the need for expensive and cumbersome equipment.
Dr. Song is the Founder and CEO of Soundable Health, a digital health startup developing digital audible biomarkers. Dr. Song has a Ph.D. in electrical and electronics engineering from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. She brings a wealth of experience to the show, having served previously as the Chief Operating Officer at HUINNO, a Boston Seoul-based digital health startup, and as a member of the digital health advisory committee at the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for two years. She also spent over ten years as a Senior Strategic Operations Manager at Lam Research Corporation, a NASDAQ company and global leader in semiconductor equipment, and in various technology and product leadership roles in LG Electronics in the high technology and consumer electronics field.
Stay tuned to learn all you need to know about the innovative new proudP mobile app.
99: Key Takeaways: Society of Benign Prostate Disease 2024 Annual Meeting – Kevin C. Zorn, MD, FRCSC, FACS
Today, I am delighted to have one of the Society of Benign Prostate Disease board of directors, Dr. Kevin Zorn, joining me to share an insider perspective as we review the key takeaways from the meeting and bring you up to speed on the latest technologies for evaluating and managing BPH. We will also offer a sneak peek into several new advancements coming down the pipeline.
Dr. Kevin Zorn, from the BPH Canada Clinic in Montreal, is a board-certified neurologist and former Associate Professor of Urology at the Universities of Montreal and Chicago, sub-specializing in robotic surgery and BPH surgical care. Throughout his career, Dr. Zorn has been committed to research and innovation. He was the first in Canada and Quebec to use many new BPH technologies, including Greenlight XPS, Rezum, ITind, Optilume, and aquablation.
Dr. Zorn is a senior author of the BPH guidelines for the Canadian Urological Association, having authored 345 peer-reviewed publications and 12 book chapters on BPH and minimally invasive surgical care. He has lectured, taught, and practiced surgery globally and is intimately involved in developing several new pioneering BPH technologies.
Stay tuned for the latest insights and breakthroughs as we unveil the future of BPH management.
Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.
98: Biodegradable Balloon System to Revolutionize Rectal Protection During Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy – Jonathan D. Tward, MD, PhD
Weighing the possible side effects of prostate cancer treatments while considering various treatment options can be a daunting challenge for men and their loved ones.
We are excited to partner with BioProtect for this episode, with our distinguished guest, Dr. Jonathan Tward, a Radiation Oncologist and tenured professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Utah Health. Dr. Tward will fill us in on a progressive new technology that aims to minimize both short and long-term side effects of radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
Dr. Tward is a highly regarded authority and key opinion leader in the management of prostate cancer. He earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry at UCLA, a Medical Degree at Tufts University in Boston, and he completed his radiation oncology residency training at the University of Utah. He holds the Vincent P. and Janet Manzini Presidential Endowed Chair at Huntsman Cancer Institute in genitourinary malignancies.
Dr. Tward specializes in delivering precisely targeted radiation therapy for numerous genitourinary malignancies, including prostate cancer. He utilizes various advanced technologies, including intensity-modulated radiotherapy, image-guided radiotherapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy, and low and high-dose-rate brachytherapy. Dr. Tward has contributed to over 100 published peer-reviewed journal articles. He also actively serves on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network clinical practice guidelines committees for prostate, bladder, and penile cancers.
Join us today for an exclusive dive into the latest cutting-edge solution for reducing the impact of radiation therapy’s side effects on prostate cancer patients.
97: Men’s Health and Hormone Optimization – Amy Pearlman, MD and Michelle Pearlman, MD
Low testosterone is a burning issue. It remains a widely debated topic and is a common dilemma for men, especially as they age.
We are thrilled to get the ball rolling for the 2024 Prostate Health Podcast season with two fantastic guests to discuss strategies for hormonal optimization.
Doctors Amy and Michelle Pearlman are sisters. Dr. Amy Pearlman is a certified neurologist specializing in male sexual and hormonal health and genital reconstruction. She did her urology residency at the University of Pennsylvania and her fellowship training in urologic reconstruction, prosthetic urology, and infertility at Wake Forest University. Even though she trained as a surgeon, her primary mission lies in educating individuals about fundamental aspects of their bodies to foster health-conscious behaviors, optimize their health, and support them in living their most authentic lives.
Dr. Michelle Pearlman is a board-certified gastroenterologist and obesity medicine specialist. She did her residency training at the University of California San Diego and a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. As a board-certified gastroenterologist, she understands the significance of maintaining gut health concerning dietary habits and sustaining a healthy weight.
This dynamic sibling duo brings a wealth of knowledge to our podcast, shedding light on both urology and gastroenterology perspectives for a holistic approach to well-being and offering valuable insights into hormonal optimization.
Whether you are navigating the challenges of low testosterone or simply seeking ways to live your best life in 2024 and beyond, this episode is a must-listen. Stay tuned for valuable insights to enhance your health in the new year!
96: Advancing Precision Medicine: EpiSwitch PSE Prostate Cancer Screening Test with 94% Accuracy – Robert Heaton, MD
Did you know that prostate cancer is the second most prevalent cancer in American men, following skin cancer? A new diagnosis of prostate cancer occurs every two minutes.
We are delighted to partner with Oxford Biodynamics for today’s episode with Dr. Robert Heaton, who joins us to discuss a ground-breaking new prostate cancer screening test that predicts the risk of prostate cancer with 94% accuracy, using a simple blood test.
Dr. Heaton is a board-certified pathologist. He completed his medical training at Georgetown University and then spent the next twenty years in the US Navy. After finishing his residency training in pathology, Dr. Heaton became the Director of Laboratory and Clinical Support Services for the National Naval Medical Center before joining various hospital pathology labs and life sciences companies. He is currently the Laboratory Medical Director for Oxford Biodynamics at their CLIA-certified clinical lab in Maryland, where he oversees the clinical operations of their liquid biopsy blood tests.
In today’s episode, we dive into the details of the innovative EpiSwitch Prostate Screening test, known as the PSE, designed to confirm the presence of prostate cancer, whether symptoms are present or not. This technological advancement is a game-changer! It empowers urologists by providing a precise tool to assess whether a patient should undergo a biopsy or opt for continued monitoring.
Stay tuned to learn how this simple yet powerful tool streamlines the screening process for men struggling with prostate cancer.
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