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Season 16 – Second Opinion With Joan Lunden

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Dr. Peter Salgo, a practicing physician at Columbia University Medical Center in New York, presents real medical cases to professionals in various specialties. In each episode, medical experts analyze the cases and determine the diagnoses and treatments, giving the viewer an in-depth look into how doctors make their decisions about patient care. Topics include medical radiation, living with Alzheimer's, cancer treatment for older patients, and how to protect against food-borne illness.
Second Opinion With Joan Lunden — Season 16

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Episode 1 Aired Oct 2, 2019 Bladder Cancer The signs of bladder cancer; the importance of early treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 9, 2019 Childhood Vaccines Some parents who believe vaccines are linked to childhood conditions such as autism decline vaccinations for their children; the measles outbreak shows how a disease can come back when vaccination rates decline. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 16, 2019 Millennial Health By 2020, nearly half of the U.S. workforce will be millennials, making millennial health and how they consume health care an important issue in the U.S. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 23, 2019 Depression Although depression is treatable, the stigma surrounding the disease prevents people from reaching out for help. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 30, 2019 Rheumatoid Arthritis Affecting organs as well as joints, rheumatoid arthritis can become debilitating if not treated properly. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 6, 2019 Smoking Cessation One of the hardest addictions to break, people grasp for ways to stop smoking cigarettes. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 13, 2019 Addiction & Recovery How someone moves through the system after an opioid overdose is critical to that person's recovery. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 20, 2019 Congenital Heart Disease The most common form of birth defect, a congenital heart defect is a problem with the structure of the heart, and is often treatable. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 27, 2019 Hypothyroidism If left untreated, thyroid disease can be life altering and debilitating. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 4, 2019 Insomnia Insomnia, the most commonly reported sleep disorder, can be caused by psychiatric and medical conditions, unhealthy sleep habits, specific substances, and certain biological factors. Details

Season Info

Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Health & Wellness
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 2, 2019