ALS: Dietary Issues for Patients with Lou Gehrig’s Disease
In this nutrition podcast, registered dietician Nina Crowley goes over eating guidelines for patients with...

	Affects of Anesthesia on an Elderly Patient
Dr. Jerry Reves discusses with Sally Smith how surgeries for the growing elderly population will...

	Aging: Special Needs Trusts
Elder law attorney, Dennis Christenson, discusses how special needs trusts can safeguard people from losing...

	Aging: The Right to Die
Dennis Christenson, an elder law attorney, discusses the right to die, an issue which has...

	Aging: What is an Elder Law Attorney?
In this aging podcast: Dennis Christenson, an Elder Law Attorney, explains in detail what issues...

	Alcohol: Medications for Alcoholism
Psychiatrist , Dr. Sarah Book, explains how the Center for Drug and Alcohol Programs takes...

	Alcoholism: Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin Test – Part 2
In part two of this podcast series on the carbohydrate deficient transferrin marker for alcohol...

	Alzheimer’s Disease – A Growing Problem
In this aging podcast, Fran Emerson, the program director for the Charleston Alzheimer’s Association, discusses...

	Alzheimer’s Disease – Alzheimer’s Association
Fran Emerson, the director of the Charleston area Alzheimer’s Association, discusses with Sally Smith how...

	Alzheimer’s Disease – Behavior Manifestations
Fran Emerson, the program director for the Charleston Alzheimer’s Association, speaks in this aging podcast...

	Alzheimer’s Disease – Catastrophic Reactions
Fran Emerson, the program director for the Charleston Alzheimer’s Association, speaks with Sally Smith in...

	Alzheimer’s Disease – Stealing, Rummaging, and Hoarding
In this aging podcast Sally Smith speaks with Fran Emerson, the program director for the...

	An Aging Society - An Overview
In this aging podcast, Dr. Layton McCurdy addresses many issues surrounding the aging population in...

	An Aging Society – What’s the Ideal Situation?
In a perfect world, everyone would age gracefully and pass away in perfect health. Unfortunately,...

	Anxiety: Definitions, Medication & Counseling
Psychiatrist, Dr. Linda Austin, defines General Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder....

	Bipolar Disorder: Signs and Symptoms
Psychiatrist, Dr. Linda Austin, explains how to recognize the symptoms of bipolar disorder, and describes...

	Brain Tumor Program: An Overview of Brain Tumors
Dr. Sunil Patel, Chief of Neurosurgery, gives an overview explaining the difference between benign and...

	Brain Tumors: Minimally Invasive Removal
Dr. Sunil Patel, clinical chair of the Department of Neurosciences at the Medical University of...

	Cancer Survivorship: Response to Diagnosis
Dr. Cindy Carter, a clinical psychologist who specializes in psycho-oncology, elucidates the nature of responses...

	Cardiac Arrest: Medically Induced Hypothermia to Spare Brain Tissue
Dr. Edward Jauch explains the use of medically induced hypothermia for emergency treatment after cardio-pulmonary/cardiac...

	Chronic Draining Ear: A Significant Condition
Otolaryngologist-neurotologist Dr. Ted Meyer talks about chronic draining ear, explaining common causes of this condition....

	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: An Overview
Dr. John Freedy, a family physician with a background in psychology, explains in detail what...

	Cultural Differences: How Culture can affect Mental Health
In this mental health podcast, psychiatrist, Dr. Stephen McLeod-Bryant talks about cultural issues that we...

	Dementia - Advice for the Caregiver in an Aging Population
Dr. Anne Margriet Pot, the Director of the Program on Aging Center and Treatment Care...

	Dementia - An Overview of Dementia/Alzheimer's Disease
Dr. David Bachman gives an overview of Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. The discussion with Sally...

	Dementia - Dangers in the Home
Rhonda Weichsel, an occupational therapist, talks with Author Sally Smith about reducing the dangers in...

	Dementia - How to Handle Wandering with Alzheimer Patients
Author Sally Smith interviews occupational therapist, Rhonda Weichsel, to discuss what to expect and what...

	Dementia - Support for the Caregivers
Today there are 4.5 million people diagnosed with Alzheimer in the US and 70% of...

	Dementia: Links with Hypoglycemia
New research suggests that older individuals with type 2 diabetes who have been hospitalized with...

	Depression in Older People
Depression in older people sometimes involves different symptoms than in younger adults. Author Sally...

	Depression: Alternative Treatments – Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Dr. Ziad Nahas, Director of the Mood Disorders Clinic at MUSC, describes the neurosurgical intervention...

	Depression: Alternative Treatments – Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
Psychiatrist Dr. Mark George, who specializes in neuropsychiatry and behavioral neurology, explains how vagus nerve...

	Depression: Links to Cardiovascular Disease
Dr. John Freedy, a family medicine doctor with his PhD in psychology, discusses the relation...

	End of Life - What is Hospice?
Dr. Angus Baker, the Medical Director of Hospice of Charleston, is interviewed by author Sally...

	Epilepsy: Diagnosing Epilepsy
Dr. Jonathan Edwards, director of the MUSC Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, explains epilepsy as a...

	Epilepsy: Treatment Strategies for Epilepsy
Dr. Jonathan Edwards, director of the MUSC Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, discusses various medical treatments...

	Facial Paralysis: Bell's Palsy
In this otolaryngology podcast Dr. Ted Meyer, a specialist in neurotology, provides an overview of...

	Five Key Components to Aging in Place – Financial and Legal Security
Chairman of the board of the South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition, Paul Franklin, discusses...

	Five Key Components to Aging in Place – Livable Homes
Paul Franklin, the chairman of the board of the South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition,...

	Five Key Components to Aging in Place – Transportation
Chairman of the board of the South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition, Paul Franklin, talks...

	Geriatric Care - The Importance of a Family Talk
Mary Peters, a certified geriatric care manager and professional guardian, talks with Sally Smith and...

	Geriatric Care - What is ‘Corporate Care’ for the Elderly?
Mary Peters, a certified geriatric care manager and president of Care for Life, talks with...

	Geriatric Care - What is the Role of a Guardian?
Mary Peters, a registered guardian, explains to Sally Smith the role of a guardian, which...

	Geriatric Care - The Importance of Staying at Home
Geriatric Care Manager, Mary Peters, talks with Sally Smith about the benefits of an elderly...

	Geriatric Care - What is a Geriatric Care Manager?
In the United States, there are 17,000 certified Geriatric Care Managers. Mary Peters, a...

	Geriatric Care – How to Hire a Caregiver
Hiring a trusted caregiver for an elderly loved one is an important decision. Geriatric Care...

	Geriatric Care – What is the Role of a Caregiver Agency?
Mary Peters, a certified geriatric care manager, talks with Sally Smith about the role of...

	Head Trauma: Traumatic Brain Injury
Dr. Angela Hays, a critical care neurologist, talks about traumatic brain injury, including common causes...

	Heart Failure: Psychological Needs of Patients and Caregivers
A recent study indicates that patients with heart failure, and those who care for them,...

	Hospice: What are the Costs Involved with Hospice Care?
Author Sally Smith and Dr. Angus Baker, Director of Hospice of Charleston, discuss the daily...

	Living with Cancer - Attitude is Everything
Sally Smith talks in depth with a dear friend who has lived with colon cancer...

	Living with Cancer – Relationships and Support Groups
Sally Smith and her friend, a courageous woman who is living with colon cancer, talk...

	Long-Term Care: Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-term care specialist Barbara Franklin talks with Sally Smith in this aging podcast about long-term...

	Long-Term Care: Long-Term Care Insurance Policies
In this aging podcast, Sally Smith talks with Barbara Franklin, a long-term care specialist. Mrs....

	Longevity: Links with Stress Management and Sociability
A recent study found that the children of centenarians tend to be more outgoing and...

	Marijuana: Adolescent use of Marijuana
Dr. Kevin Gray, Psychiatrist, discusses one of his main areas of interest: adolescent use of...

	Meeting with an Elder Law Attorney
Dennis Christenson, and elder law attorney, describes the reasons various clients opt to use the...

	Migraine Headaches: Treatment for Migraines in Children
Migraine headaches in children are often under diagnosed but there is effective treatment available for...

	Movement Disorders: Focal Dystonia
Dr. Vanessa Hinson, director of the Movement Disorders Program at MUSC, explains focal dystonia, elaborating on...

	MUSC Center on Aging – Part 1
In this aging podcast, Dr. Lotta Granholm discusses with Sally Smith her role as the...

	Neuro-Oncology: Research at MUSC
In this podcast the director of the medical neuro-oncology group at MUSC, Dr. Pierre Giglio,...

	Neurosurgery: Arteriovenous Malformation Treatment
In this podcast, neurosurgeon and one of MUSC's south Carolina stroke specialists Dr. Raymond Turner...

	OCD: What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
Psychiatrist, Dr. Linda Austin, talks in detail about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as well as the...

	Parkinson's Disease: Treatment by Deep Brain Stimulation
In this neurological health podcast, Vicky Salak, the program coordinator for the deep brain stimulation...

	Peripheral Nerve: Neurofibrosarcoma and Rare Tumors
Neurofibrosarcoma, also known as peripheral nerve sheath tumor, is a rare malignant tumor that develops...

	Peripheral Nerve: Tumors of the Peripheral Nerve
Dr. Abhay Varma, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, explains the discomfort and pain associated with...

	Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Treatment
Dr. John Freedy, a family physician, talks about how post traumatic stress disorder presents, what...

	Psychiatric Problems: Visiting a Family Medicine Doctor
Dr. John Freedy, a family medicine doctor with his PhD in psychology, talks about the...

	Racial Disparities in Mental Health
Psychiatrist, Dr. Stephen McLeod-Bryant discusses racial disparities in mental health care and how often it’s...

	Research in Neuroscience at MUSC: An Overview
Dr. Peter Kalivas, Director of the Department of Neurosciences at MUSC, discusses some of the...

	Schizophrenia: An Overview of Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is one of the most complex of all mental health disorders. Psychiatrist, Dr....

	Schizophrenia: Treatment for Schizophrenia
Dr. Christopher Pelic, a psychiatrist specializing in psychotic disorders, talks about the importance of medication...

	Seizures in Children: Less Severe Seizures (Febrile Seizure)
Febrile seizures are convulsions brought on by a fever in infants or small children....

	Seizures in Children: Ketogenic Diet
Registered dietician Lauren McNider explains the ketogenic diet, a high fat diet used to treat...

	South Carolina Neurologists on Spine Surgery: Tumors of the Spine
A specialist at MUSC's South Carolina spine tumor center, Dr. Bruce Frankel talks about tumors...

	South Carolina Stroke Specialist Explains a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Interventional neuroradiologist at MUSC's stroke treatment center Dr. Aquilla “Quill” Turk discusses transient ischemic attacks...

	South Carolina Stroke Specialists on Treatment of Acute Stroke
Interventional neuroradiologist Dr. Aquilla “Quill” Turk describes the presenting symptoms of an acute stroke, noting...

	Stenosis of the Brain: The Narrowing of the Brain’s Arteries
Dr. Tanya Turan reviews this pilot study using an MRI scan to learn more about...

	Stroke Treatment Centers on Emergency Treatment
In this podcast, emergency medicine specialist at MUSC's South Carolina stroke treatment center Dr. Edward...

	Stroke: Overview of Hemorrhagic Stroke and Ruptured Aneurysm
Dr. Raymond Turner, a neurosurgeon at the stroke treatment centers of MUSC, discusses hemorrhagic stroke,...

	Substance Abuse: The Disease of Addiction
Dr. Suzanne Thomas, a psychologist with her PhD in experimental psychology, talks about addiction as...

	The Do Not Resuscitate Order
Dennis Christenson, an elder law attorney, explains the do not resuscitate order, an advance directive...

	The Healthcare Power of Attorney
Dennis Christenson, an Elder Law Attorney, defines the healthcare power of attorney and talks with...

	The Living Will
Dennis Christenson, an elder law attorney, compares the living will, an advance directive, with the...

	The South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition – Available Resources
Paul Franklin, who is chairman of the board of the South Carolina Aging in Place...

	The South Carolina Aging in Place Coalition – Planning
Paul Franklin, who is chairman of the board of the South Carolina Aging in Place...

	Vascular Problems at Stroke Treatment Centers: A Team Approach
Dr. Aquilla “Quill” Turk, a radiologist and one of MUSC's South Carolina stroke specialists with...