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Taking Care of Diabetes and Avoiding ComplicationsAccording to the American Diabetic Association, there are 23.6 million people in the United States with diabetes – that’s EIGHT percent of the population and growing. In this UW Medicine sponsored Patient Power program, Dr. Neeti Choudhury shares her expert perspective on the management of diabetes and, most importantly, tips for prevention. You'll also hear from her inspiring patient, Rick Roberts, who has made lifestyle changes to reverse the effects of his diabetes. Watch Rick’s Powerful Patient video, here. More
Advances in Radiology: The Benefits of Low-dose CT TechnologyHave you ever had a CT scan? This sophisticated but common imaging technology is effective, but do you ever think about the radiation from it? UW Medicine Radiologists have discovered new techniques to perform low-dose CT scans without image compromise. This new CT technology produces high-quality diagnostic information out of every scan with a significantly reduced dose for patients. The result is high quality images, with up to 60 percent less radiation than a regular CT scan. In this program, sponsored by UW Medicine, Dr. Kapana Kanal and Dr. William Shuman join host Andrew Schorr to discuss the benefits of these new technologies. More
What UW Medicine Health System Growth Means to YouThe UW Medicine Health System, comprised of Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center, UW Medicine Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians practice plan, and the UW School of Medicine, plays a critical role in bringing the people of Seattle and beyond the best medical care possible. What constraints does the system face? How has it evolved and where do the leaders hope to go? Hear from the VP Medical Affairs, University of Washington and Clinical Operations Officer for the UW Medicine Health System about her goals and commitment to positive growth for the Health System. More
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