Ctsi Discovery Radio

This year was a year filled with interesting news and stories of research and discoveries through translational science and throughout 2016, CTSI Discovery Radio brought you lots of them! On today’s show we’ll revisit some of the important stories we shared with you…like how our medical industry hopes to revolutionize healthcare and treat diseases in our country, an emerging disease that made international headlines, and some amazing, alternative therapies for providing treatment to our U.S. military service veterans. And later, we’ll take a look back at some of the things our ‘CTS-Eye on the Community’ focused on during 2016. It’s our special year-in-review show as we reflect on what we learned during 2016, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!

Imagine if your body’s immune system developed an abnormality, and instead of helping to fight off infection, it began mistaking good bacteria and other matter in the intestinal or digestive tract as invading substances. For over one-and-a half-million people in the U.S. suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, it’s all too real. On today’s show, we’ll learn about two primary Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. What’s known about them? What can be done to treat them? And what more can we learn about them through research? And later, we’ll hear from one community member who participated in a national clinical trial for a medication to treat Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, and learn about his outcome and outlook. It’s an important look at a sensitive topic as we discuss Inflammatory Bowel Disease, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!

Original Air Date: OCTOBER 21, 2016 | How many times have you heard it? “Trust your gut!” Well, do you? New findings from a recent clinical study on the human gut bacteria suggest that you should. On today’s show, we’ll learn about one local research team who’ve discovered a groundbreaking link connecting a bacteria type in our intestines’ gut floral with our risk for heart attacks, and can even be an indicator of the severity of heart attacks. And we’ll hear from two leaders at the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences to discover the present and future of translational science and clinical studies in our community and nationwide.

Helen Keller once said, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but lacking vision.” On today’s show, we set our sights on The Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, focusing on the pioneering vision and industry leadership of its Eye Institute, including its history, advancements through technology and its commitment to research. 2016 marks the 40th Anniversary of the Eye Institute, so join us as we celebrate its past, present and future inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!

The ‘dog days’ of summer here, which means students will soon be heading back to classrooms for learning and fields for playing prep sports. As parents, it’s our job to guide our children toward educational opportunities that can positively impact their future. On today’s show, you’ll hear about one exciting new opportunity. It’s also a parent’s job to be informed about medical conditions, even rare ones, that could negatively impact a child’s future. We’ll examine one: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). And later, learn about a local program that’s bringing cardiac emergency awareness and preparedness into schools throughout our community and nationwide. “Back to school” season is upon us, so today we focus on the hearts and minds of our students, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!

Original Air Date: JULY 15, 2016 | With the recent Memorial Day and Independence Day holidays, we paid respect to our military veterans who sacrificed their lives and we celebrated our freedom that their sacrifice brings. For many veterans, the price of defending our freedom is high. Even the ones fortunate enough to make it back home often suffer from long-lasting, serious effects of military life in their civilian life for years afterward. One condition frequently diagnosed amongst veterans is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. There are many traditional treatments and there are more recently discovered, alternative therapies for treating PTSD. Find out how horses, dogs and even guitars are serving the needs of our military service men and women, as we explore alternative treatments for PTSD, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!

Original Air Date: JUNE 17, 2016 | Spring has barely sprung in our area, but already there’s plenty of talk about mosquitoes. Before they’ve even had an opportunity to become pesky, uninvited guest at our backyard BBQs and other outdoor activities, many of us have mosquitoes on our minds due to an emerging, mosquito-borne disease that’s making news headlines as it makes its way around the globe. It’s called Zika Virus and, so far, it’s mosquito-carriers are being linked to a wide path of illness, severe birth defects and even deaths in several countries around the world. So, what threat level could Zika Virus pose for our country and, closer to home, our community? Take a closer look, as we examine an emerging disease, Zika Virus, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: May 20, 2016 | With Spring upon us, area high school students are experiencing an annual tradition and one of the school year’s highlights: Prom. It’s an exciting time. But, along with all of the pomp and pageantry this time of year brings, it also brings concern for parents because inside that formal suit or dress is a kid still fully capable of demonstrating risky behaviors common among their teen peers. Particular areas of concern are drinking and driving, texting while driving and non-use of seat belts. One intervention strategy designed to help teens steer from risky driving behaviors is Froedtert Hospital Trauma Center’s ‘Forever Changed’ mock crash program. Take a closer look and explore whether teens at risk can be forever changed, for the better, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!

Original Air Date: APRIL 15, 2016 | We’ve all heard the expression, “kids will be kids,” but sometimes children act in ways that cannot be explained away so simply. When a young person shows symptoms of fidgeting, issues in getting along with others, excessive talking or risky behavior, it’s possible that child is affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD. In fact, the Centers For Disease Control & Prevention estimate that 1 in every 10 kids have been diagnosed with ADHD, making it the most common neurobehavioral disorder diagnosed in the U.S. But as challenging as ADHD can be for children suffering from it, it can be equally challenging for medical professional to accurately diagnose it, because sometimes medical conditions share the same symptoms as an emotional or behavioral disorder in a child. Find out how medical professionals diagnose Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, as well as the challenges the process presents. And later, you’ll hear from one area

Original Air Date: MARCH 18, 2016 | The human brain is complex, its various regions wired together by vast and intricate networks of connections so abundant, it’s a wonder we ourselves can understand how it actually works. But a couple of studies are doing exactly that. One is a study being conducted right here in our community, taking a closer look at the brains of people affected by epilepsy. Another is the largest study ever conducted to better understand the healthy human brain. Find out what we’ve learned, and what we’re still learning, about the human brain’s system of connections or 'Connectome'. And, get an inside look at a cool museum exhibit, here in our community right now, that unlocks the code of the human genome. It’s a show of Connectomes and Genomes, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio.

Original Air Date: FEBRUARY 19, 2016 | It’s a progressive disease that attacks the brain, gradually robbing people of their memory, ability to think and, in advanced cases, perform even the most basic tasks. It’s affecting over 5 million adults in the United States today. So far, it’s irreversible, and there’s no prevention or cure. And as horrible as it is for those who suffer from it, it’s equally heartbreaking for those who love and care for them. We’re talking about Alzheimer’s Disease. Most of us have heard of it, many of us know someone suffering from it. But what exactly is Alzheimer’s Disease? And, despite its devastating affects today, what are the prospects for discovering new preventions, interventions, and possibly a cure? Find out the latest in Alzheimer’s research from national and local experts and, later, you’ll hear from one Representative who is leading the way in our State’s Legislature to bring awareness and assistance to Alzheimer’s patients and their families across Wisconsin.

Original Air Date: January 15, 2016 | Throughout medical history, countless diseases have been diagnosed, treated, and prevented over time. Unfortunately, far too many diseases have no known means for effectively treating them, much less preventing them from occurring in the first place. What we do know is that the need is great for finding a better understanding of what influences our genetics, as well as our environmental and lifestyle choices, have on diseases. But how? One solution being explored is Precision Medicine.

2015 was a year of advancing our community’s health through research and discovery…but what research and what did we discover? On this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ve prepared a special “2015 Year In Review” show. For the next 30 minutes, we invite you to join us in looking back at the some of the important topics in health and medical research we explored throughout 2015. And later, we’ll give you a look ahead at what’s to come in 2016.

Original Air Date: NOVEMBER 20, 2015 | Some of us have been around long enough to remember a time before the Internet, before cell phones, and before personal computers. Yet there’s another generation that has never lived without this technology. Whichever group you’re in, computers and the digital era have revolutionized the way we live our lives. On this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ll look at how the computer age and biomedical data sharing have changed the way we do research, sped up our ability to complete projects, and enhanced our ability to achieve profound outcomes. Meet the people who are making it happen – in southeastern Wisconsin and across the country.

Original Air Date: OCTOBER 16, 2015 | Researchers and team scientists have made major strides in new, non-invasive diagnostic tests for a number of conditions that used to require surgery. On this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ll look at one of these new tests, designed to care for some of our most delicate patients – infants going through heart transplants. We’ll talk with the scientists who created the new test, and see how it’s sparking interest with business and with patients.

Original Air Date: SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 | The Medical College of Wisconsin has made major strides in organ transplants. With its hospital partners, the Division of Transplant Surgery provides abdominal organ transplantation at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. On this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ll discuss new innovations in liver transplants, a current study to help kidney recipients, and the ethics of allocating organs to those on a "wait list".

Original Air Date: AUGUST 21, 2015 | It’s back-to-school time and that has many parents talking about immunizations. Getting vaccinated is important to keep kids healthy while in school, but immunizations continue well into your adulthood. On today’s program, we’ll talk about the importance of immunizations throughout your lifetime and about the anti-cancer vaccine that many people are not getting.

Original Air Date: JULY 17, 2015 | Many people have seen the hit ABC television show "Shark Tank" where the best and the brightest compete to be selected for the best start-up business idea. Well, what if something like that was coming to Milwaukee, except, the best and the brightest pitching their innovative business plans were scientists and researchers from right here in southeast Wisconsin? What if their victory could revolutionize the way we care for ourselves and our community?

Original Air Date: JUNE 19, 2015 | Every doctor, scientist, and researcher has a personal reason for doing the work that they do. Each of us, as community members, has the same passion about a disease or illness that has touched our lives or a loved one in some way. On CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ll look at community-driven research. What is it? How do you go about engaging communities or special populations? How and when do we take the lead from the community we serve?

Original Air Date: MAY 15, 2015 | After a long winter, it seems everyone is ready for some sun. But how much is too much to keep yourself healthy? Hear from our experts on skin cancer and melanoma, and discover easy ways to protect yourself and the ones you love from the dangers of too much sun.