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UAB Med Cast

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UAB Medicine
Kidney Transplantation
Deep Brain Stimulation
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Chronic Rhinitis
Birmingham, United States
High Reliability Organization
Length Of Stay
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Surgical Safety
Normothermic Machine Perfusion
Bill Harbert Institute
Periope Ortho
Academic Medicine
Brachytherapy
Golden Week Program
Atrial Fibrillation
Pulse Field Ablation
Bedside Medicine
Spina Bifida

The official podcast of UAB Medicine, moving medicine forward.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes179Founded10 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Although essential for some patients, central lines create an ongoing risk of infection. Senior Director of Infection Prevention Mary Duncan and Rachael Lee, M.D., explain that central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) prevention begins ... more

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OR delays may never be eliminated, but many can be prevented. Napoleon Player, DNP, associate vice president of perioperative services and procedures, compares the operating room to an airport – a complex system that requires constant coordination. H... more

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Early recognition of progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) is critical because further lung damage cannot be reversed. Teja Kulkarni, M.D., discusses the criteria for diagnosing PPF, the importance of multidisciplinary evaluation, and the expanding an... more

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Maximizing surgical safety takes more than a static checklist. UAB surgeons Melanie Morris, M.D., Helen Krontiras, M.D., and Adam Beck, M.D., discuss how they approach safety as a continuous improvement process spanning the patient experience. Learn ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Napoleon Player
Associate Vice President of Perioperative Services and Procedure at UAB Medicine
UAB Medicine
Episode: OR Efficiencies and Excellence
Melanie Morris
Colorectal surgeon, professor and vice chair of perioperative services
UAB Department of Surgery
Episode: Surgical Safety: Beyond The Checklist
Helen Krontiras
Breast surgical oncologist, director of the Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery
UAB Department of Surgery
Episode: Surgical Safety: Beyond The Checklist
Adam Beck
Professor and director in the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy
UAB Department of Surgery
Episode: Surgical Safety: Beyond The Checklist
Victor Sung
Division Director for Movement Disorders, UAB Medicine
UAB Medicine
Episode: Deep Brain Stimulation: Innovations Shaping Neurology
Dr. Anand Iyer
Associate Chief Medical Officer at UAB Medicine
UAB Medicine
Episode: From Simulation to Scale — Practical Steps to High Reliability in the ICU
Dr. Jacqueline Garonzik Wang
Division director of transplant surgery, co-director of Comprehensive Transplant Institute at UAB Medicine
UAB Medicine
Episode: Normothermic Machine Perfusion for Kidneys
Do-Yeon Cho
Otolaryngologist, rhinology and sinus surgery specialist at UAB Medicine
UAB Medicine
Episode: The Never-Ending Drippy Nose: Practical Solutions for Chronic Rhinitis
Dr. Colm Travers
Neonatologist at UAB Medicine
UAB Medicine
Episode: Tiny Babies, Big Impact: The Golden Week Program

Host

Melanie Cole
Host with extensive involvement across UAB Medicine/UAB MedCast, leading discussions on safety, care delivery, and system-wide improvements.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • UAB Critical Care Transport

    Maybe you should reach out to Dr. Kevin Barlotta, who is the medical director of UAB Critical Care Transport. This service transports patients all over the world not just to and from UAB but also to third party facilities via ambulance and fixed wing aircraft.

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  • Neuroendocrine Cancer and treatments

    It would be fantastic to have a podcast focusing on the rise in Neuroendocrine cancers, common mis-diagnoses, and current available treatments. Dr Mollie DeShazo would be an excellent UAB panellist, with Dr Eric Liu as a guest.

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    United States7 years ago

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Guests are often subject-matter experts delivering actionable strategies for hospital operations.
Listeners value the practical, data-driven insights and real-world case studies.
The show is praised for highlighting multidisciplinary teamwork and safety culture in healthcare.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Reducing ACL Injury Risk and Gender Disparity in Athletes
Q: What factors contribute to the gender disparity in ACL injuries and how do hormones, Q angle, and training influence risk?
The expert explains that static Q angle is a poor standalone predictor of ACL tears, while dynamic knee valgus during movement is a more reliable indicator. Hormonal factors are being actively researched with mixed findings and ongoing studies (including a FIFA-backed multi-site study); thus, evidence is inconclusive at present. Training exposure and puberty-related differences in strength development contribute to the disparity, with earlier and greater training exposure for males and a need for increased, equitable strength and neuromuscular conditioning for female athletes. Overall, a comprehensive, integrated approach to strength, neuromuscular control, and neurocognitive training is emphasized.
Navigating Tracheostomy Care
Q: How does the clinic impact patient outcomes and education after discharge?
The clinic provides ongoing follow-up, education, and access for chronic tracheostomy management, resulting in fewer complications, reduced ER visits, and broader access to specialist care for patients who were previously underserved, including rural communities.
Navigating Tracheostomy Care
Q: What inspired the creation of the tracheostomy management team and the hospital-wide initiative?
Observations of preventable complications and variations in care during the COVID era highlighted the need for a standardized, multidisciplinary approach to tracheostomy care, leading to a quality improvement project and the formation of a dedicated team.
Navigating Spina Bifida Care Across a Lifetime
Q: What are some of the challenges teens and young adults with Spina Bifida face as they transition to adult health care?
The panel describes the transition as a long-standing challenge that requires continuity of care, coordination among neurosurgery, urology, and rehabilitation, and a focus on maintaining access to services during major life changes like leaving home or going to college.
Advances in Surgical Management of Epilepsy
Q: What makes your center unique in Birmingham and Central Alabama?
UAB is a Level 4 comprehensive epilepsy center with a multidisciplinary team including epileptologists, neuropsychologists, social workers, and dedicated epilepsy surgeons and monitoring units to coordinate complex care.

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A medical-leaning show that features clinicians, researchers, and healthcare leaders discussing system-wide improvements in patient care, safety, and new technologies. Episodes cover topics from surgical safety culture and high-reliability operations to advanced therapies (DBS, NMP, PFA) and emerging care models (multidisciplinary teams, bedside care, menopause management, and entrepreneurship in academic medicine). Notable strengths include data-driven practice insights, practical implementation guidance, and real-world program case studies from a large academic medical center, making it valuable for professionals seeking actionable takeaways and a deeper understanding of how complex care pathways are standardized and improved.

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Recent guests on UAB Med Cast include:

1. Dr. Napoleon Player
2. Melanie Morris
3. Helen Krontiras
4. Adam Beck
5. Victor Sung
6. Dr. Anand Iyer
7. Dr. Jacqueline Garonzik Wang
8. Do-Yeon Cho

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