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Medical Stories
Website: | https://medicalstories.tv/ |
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Next Airing: | Sun, Nov 3rd, 2024 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV |
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Medical Stories is a new series produced to take viewers on an emotional and inspirational journey by way of storytelling, as the lens focuses on ordinary people going through extraordinary measures of courage and triumph. The stories of these patients are revealed by their incredible willpower to help inspire, improve and transform lives of others through their own personal narrative. These stories are reinforced by leading medical experts in the field. At times, the patient experience connects them with a remarkable support base community, which may help contribute to their positive outcome. The series is about connecting viewers with patients' stories of hope, encouragement, and empowerment to help enrich and transform the lives of others through powerful storytelling.
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Rare Resilience
Both Candace and Barbara live their lives knowing that a bruise is very serious and can lead to bleeding to death. They have thrombocytopenia (ITP), a rare immune disorder where blood does not clot normally. Today, both women are at the forefront of providing support to other ITP patients. Two other women, a mother and daughter are coping well with hereditary angioedema or HAE, a disease that causes bouts of swelling that are often disfiguring and which can be life threatening.
Next Airing: Sun, Nov 3rd, 2024 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV Length: 00:27:15 Usage rights: 8/1/2023 to 9/30/2025 -
Standing Tall
In Louisiana, Tomas suffered for years from terrible leg pains caused by peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. Facing a double amputation, the retired welder met Dr. Craig Walker, a leading PAD expert, who ultimately was able to save both of his legs. B.T. Washington is a bright-spirited Vietnam veteran who enjoys retirement in Tennessee while facing a daunting challenge: chronic kidney disease. Today, he fits his routine around daily dialysis that he manages at home with the help of his wife.
Next Airing: Sun, Nov 10th, 2024 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV Length: 00:27:15 Usage rights: 8/1/2023 to 9/30/2025 -
Braving Cancer
Aubrey was a busy wife and mother when she learned the crushing news that she had an aggressive type of breast cancer. Her devastating diagnosis quickly led to a plan of action, expert care, and hope. When Josiah began suffering headaches out of nowhere, the timing could not have been worse. The diagnosis was Glioblastoma multiforme or GBM, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Surgery came three days after his wedding to his college sweetheart. Together, the devoted couple is managing Josiah's treatment while planning their future.
Next Airing: Sun, Nov 17th, 2024 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV Length: 00:27:15 Usage rights: 8/1/2023 to 9/30/2025 -
Avoiding Traces
Two inspiring young people share their stories. Justin had his first anaphylactic episode when he was just a toddler. Severe food allergies and frequent trips to the ER defined his life and prompted him to choose a career in medicine. Designer Brooke Thabit has an uncommon determination to live life to the fullest. Her dream is to design homes to suit the needs of people in wheelchairs. It's a life she knows a lot about since a diving accident when she was a teenager.
Next Airing: Sun, Nov 24th, 2024 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV Length: 00:27:15 Usage rights: 8/1/2023 to 9/30/2025 -
Courageous Fighters
Early diagnosis of cancer can have a major impact on improving patient outcomes. In this episode we profile two courageous individuals who share their stories of battling cancer. Bill contracted Mesothelioma Pleural after exposure to asbestos. Amanda lost precious time before she was correctly diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer. Thankfully, we are now unlocking new pathways to help slow the progression of these aggressive cancers.
Next Airing: Sun, Dec 1st, 2024 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV Length: 00:27:30 Usage rights: 1/15/2022 to 1/31/2024 -
Hopeful Persistence
Persistence in finding medical answers pays off for two families that are coping with rare diseases. Alyssa was mystified when her training as a triathlete was derailed by fatigue, aches, and significant weight gain. Today she is back to training and managing well despite having Cushing's Disease. Aubrie is a remarkably poised little girl who has inherited a rare autoimmune disorder that is common among women in her family. She has Neurofibromatosis Type 1, or NF1. All Aubrie wants is for people to ask her questions instead of staring at her.
Next Airing: Sun, Dec 8th, 2024 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV Length: 00:27:30 Usage rights: 1/15/2022 to 1/31/2024 -
Under Control
Two very common health issues are profiled in this episode of Medical Stories. We visit with Eric, who suffered for years with debilitating Chronic Lower Back Pain after serving our country in Iraq. And we meet Denise who was too embarrassed to seek early treatment for her Overactive Bladder, also known as OAB, a condition that affects up to 40 percent of women and 30 percent of men in America. Per contra, under the right medical care, both back pain and OAB can be properly managed.
Next Airing: Sun, Dec 15th, 2024 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV Length: 00:27:30 Usage rights: 1/15/2022 to 1/31/2024 -
Disabling The Pain
Ellen and Linda are two women who have had their family lives impacted by severe pain. Ellen suffered from Chronic Migraine since her daughter was born and missed out on countless family times when she was too ill to leave a dark bedroom. Linda had many disabling attacks before she was correctly diagnosed with Gout and came under treatment. Both women have now been able to get their pain under control and their lives back.
Next Airing: Sun, Dec 22nd, 2024 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV Length: 00:27:30 Usage rights: 1/15/2022 to 1/31/2024 -
Blindsided Within
A rare autoimmune disease called Neuromyelitis Optica or NMO can cause permanent sight loss and paralysis and is often misdiagnosed because the symptoms can resemble Multiple Sclerosis. Misdiagnosis can be devastating because treatment with the wrong drugs can rapidly worsen the symptoms. Fortunately, a blood test to identify a particular antibody that will confirm NMO has revolutionized the diagnosis process. Three extraordinary people share their stories of hope and success.
Next Airing: Sun, Dec 29th, 2024 at 11:00 AM on UEN-TV Length: 00:27:30 Usage rights: 1/15/2022 to 1/31/2024 -
An Elusive Diagnosis
Carol's battle with sleepiness and hallucinations started when she was a teenager and remained a medical mystery for decades until she was finally diagnosed with narcolepsy. For Gary, the subtle changes in how he walked were easy to ignore until a foot cramp eventually led to a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease. Treatment and coping strategies have helped both manage symptoms and live fuller lives.
Length: 00:27:15 Usage rights: 8/1/2023 to 9/30/2025 -
Breaking Barriers
Walter, a 70-year-old Tampa resident, has battled acute myeloid leukemia (AML) since 2014. Things appeared to get worse when an initial attempt at chemotherapy failed to prevent the disease from returning. But as we learn in this episode of Medical Stories, Walter's outlook changes when a donor gives him the opportunity to undergo a transplant procedure - and Walter gains a "new family member" in the process. From Tampa, Medical Stories journeys to Lubbock, Texas, where mother Denay is raising her child, Hannah, with Rett syndrome. It's a developmental disorder that mostly affects young girls as toddlers, according to the Rett Syndrome Research Trust. Since she first started showing signs of Rett syndrome 10 years ago, Hannah, now 11, has lost much of her ability to speak and move on her own. But despite these obstacles, Denay and her family tell Medical Stories that their connection with Hannah has only grown stronger as they work together to give her a brighter future. This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned experts Eric Marsh, MD, PhD, Clinical Director, Orphan Disease Center, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics; Jeffrey Neul, MD, PhD, Director, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center; and David A. Sallman, MD, PhD, Myeloid Section Head, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida.
Length: 00:26:44 Usage rights: 5/1/2024 to 5/31/2026 -
Cells In Crisis
In Dowagiac, Michigan, Medical Stories meets with Duane, a 75-year-old husband and father who learned he had a treatable form of bladder cancer. While Duane was shocked by the news, he wasn't alone in facing this battle. Throughout his ordeal, his daughter, Kristen, helped him find the right doctor and the right treatment to manage his cancer. Her support is why despite his diagnosis, Duane said he's "the luckiest guy in the world." Then, Medical Stories travels to Palm Beach, Florida, to focus on the story of Carlos, an Air Force veteran with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). When Carlos eventually discovered his CLL had progressed to the worst stage of the disease, "you could have sucked the air out of the room," according to his daughter, Elena. But his story didn't end there. Carlos, now 87, told Medical Stories how his family and his doctor helped him find a way forward with an alternative option that allowed him to avoid chemotherapy while still fighting back against his illness. This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned experts Peter O'Donnell, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Chicago Medical Center, and Jacqueline C. Barrientos, MD, MS, Chief of Hematologic Malignancies, Director of Oncological Research, Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Length: 00:26:44 Usage rights: 5/1/2024 to 5/31/2026 -
Confronting Cancer
It's called the "invisible disease," yet according to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer claims about 127,000 lives each year - roughly the same amount as breast, pancreatic, and prostate cancer combined. That's why when former optometrist John, 77, learned he had a PD-L1 expression non-small cell lung cancer, he prepared for the worst. While he was able to undergo chemotherapy, his health only declined further. But John found renewed hope when he qualified for an alternative treatment that offered better results. Medical Stories visits John in Chillicothe, Ohio, as he shares how he managed to fight back against one of the deadliest forms of cancer. This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned expert David P. Carbone, MD, PHD, Barbara J. Bonner Chair in Lung Cancer, Director of the James Thoracic Center, The Ohio State University.
Length: 00:26:29 Usage rights: 5/1/2024 to 5/31/2026 -
Diagnosis Delayed
At first, Jeff assumed his fatigue and sore muscles were normal signs of getting older in his thirties, until a test showed he had immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy, a rare kidney disease. Thankfully, Jeff, now 40, was able to lean on his wife, Joy, who helped him adjust his lifestyle to handle his illness. In Stuart, Florida, Medical Stories takes a look at how Jeff and Joy have navigated the challenges of living with a seemingly invisible disease and redefined their relationship in the process. Meanwhile, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Medical Stories visits 47-year-old Stacey, who's been living with a neurological disorder called myasthenia gravis (MG) since she was a young girl. As an adult, she's continued to battle symptoms like a lack of muscle control and breathing problems. In this episode, Stacey opens up to Medical Stories how she coped with MG as a child, and how her family, including her two sons, David and James, empowered her to manage the disease later in her life. This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned experts Jai Radhakrishnan, MD, MS, Professor of Medicine, Director, Clinical Services of the Nephrology Division, Columbia University Medical Center, and James Howard, MD, Professor of Neurology, UNC School of Medicine.
Length: 00:26:44 Usage rights: 5/1/2024 to 5/31/2026 -
Rare Realities
Since she was a young girl, Renae has lived with a strange disease that caused symptoms like lesions and hearing loss. But she was unaware of what it was until she was diagnosed with plasminogen deficiency type one (PLGD-1) at the age of 50. Medical Stories catches up with Renae in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as she describes the experience of growing up with a rare disorder that remained a mystery for most of her life. Later, in Needville, Texas, parents Jennifer and Brian are helping their 4-year-old child, Aaron, deal with Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS), a genetic disorder that can cause autism and issues with speaking and sleeping. The couple recount to Medical Stories what it was like navigating Aaron's challenges associated with the disorder, shedding light on the significant role played by his older sister, Abigail, in his progress. This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned experts: Amy D. Shapiro, MD, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Medical Director of Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center; Kevin A. Kaplan, MD, and Lorraine Potocki, MD, FACMG, Professors, Molecular and Human Genetics at Baylor College of Medicine, joined by Diane E. Treadwell-Deering, Associate Professor in TCH Psychiatry.
Length: 00:26:44 Usage rights: 5/1/2024 to 5/31/2026 -
Strength In Struggle
Kaitlyn, 33, learned that her daughter, Judith, had a condition called CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD) when she had convulsions shortly after her birth. Along with her epilepsy, Judith, now 11, also has trouble with focusing on faces, moving on her own, and speaking with others. At first, Kaitlyn was overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for Judith as a new mother. But as she shares with Medical Stories in National Harbor, Maryland, her family helped provide Kaitlyn the strength she needed to support her daughter. Meanwhile, in Sewell, New Jersey, 60-year-old Sandra is living with Pompe disease, a genetic disorder that severely weakens a person's muscles. Because the condition is rare, it took decades before Sandra received a correct diagnosis. Medical Stories sits down with Sandra, who tells us about her journey to get answers to the questions she's had for years - and how even after her diagnosis, she refuses to let the disease "take over my life." This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned experts Elia M. Pestana-Knight, MD, Neurology Specialist, Epilepsy Center, Cleveland Clinic; Orrin Devinsky, MD, Director, NYU Langone Epilepsy Center; and Barbara K. Burton, MD, Professor of Pediatrics (Genetics, Genomics, and Metabolism), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Length: 00:26:44 Usage rights: 5/1/2024 to 5/31/2026 -
The Brave Front
In this episode, Medical Stories speaks with two families with children born with x-linked myotubular myopathy (XLMTM or MTM), a rare muscle disorder. In Methuan, Massachusetts, Erin and Mark share how their son, Will, embraced life to the fullest despite the disease. Meanwhile, in Virginia Beach, Marie relates how their family of five dealt with the reality of providing 24/7 medical care to her two sons born with XLMTM, Reid and Paley. United by their love for their children, Erin and Marie later explain how their experiences led them to build a community to support other families affected by the disorder. Later, Medical Stories shifts focus to Pittsburgh, where 33-year-old Corey, a former naval aviator, battles a rare genetic condition called Wilson's disease. The National Library of Medicine notes that the disorder can affect individuals in several ways, causing liver disease as well as problems with the nervous system. Corey was devastated when he received his diagnosis, as it meant he had to give up his lifelong passion of flying. But as he started to lose his will to live, he met his future wife, Anna, a physician who helped him cope with the disease. Medical Stories spends time with the couple as they explain how Corey learned to "build a whole new identity" while living with Wilson's. This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned experts Michael Lawlor, MD, PhD, CEO, Diverge Translational Science Laboratory, Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin. and Michael Schilsky, MD, Professor of Medicine, Yale University Medical Center, Director, Center for Excellence for Wilson Disease at Yale.
Length: 00:26:44 Usage rights: 5/1/2024 to 5/31/2026