Second Opinion
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs) (#910)
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Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder affecting the large intestines, which often has life-altering effects. While the syndrome can be both physically and emotionally disruptive, good treatments are available. Hear about the options from the experts and about the challenges from Erin Slater, who was diagnosed with IBS when she was only 17. [26 minutes]
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SECOND OPINION | Heart Replacement | PBS (#710)
Innovations and improvements in medical technology have made heart failure treatments increasingly successful. Learn... 05:42
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SECOND OPINION | Dizziness | PBS (#713)
Dizziness is a common complaint and can be both disabling and incapacitating. Working with your physician to... 05:37
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SECOND OPINION | Spinal Cord Injury | PBS (#712)
This special edition of Second Opinion tells two personal stories. Our patient panelist and our one of our physician... 06:32
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SECOND OPINION | HPV Vaccine / Cervical Cancer... (#711)
Families all over America are trying to decide whether to get the HPV vaccine for their daughters. Human... 04:49
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SECOND OPINION | Fecal Incontinence | PBS (#709)
Don't laugh. More than 5.5 million Americans experience loss of bowel control. It affects people of all ages, and... 05:26
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Series Description: Fast-paced and provocative, SECOND OPINION focuses on health literacy in an engaging, entertaining and accessible way. The long-running series engages a panel of medical professionals and lay people in honest, in-depth discussions about complex health issues and life-changing medical decisions. Host Dr. Peter Salgo, who maintains a full-time practice at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, presents intriguing, real-life medical cases to professionals representing a variety of specialties. As the experts grapple with the diagnosis and treatment options, viewers gain an understanding of doctors' decision-making process. This season, topics include: psoriasis, chronic pain management, medical radiation, pituitary gland tumor, living with Alzheimer's, pneumonia, autism and more.
All Upcoming Episodes
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ALS (#909)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating, progressive neurological disease with no cure. Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, ALS physically and mentally affects each person... [26 minutes]
- Thu, May 30, 6:30 AM on IPTV World
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs) (#910)
Irritable bowel syndrome is a common disorder affecting the large intestines, which often has life-altering effects. While the syndrome can be both physically and emotionally disruptive, good... [26 minutes]
- Thu, June 6, 6:30 AM on IPTV World
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Mystery Diagnosis (#911)
A fascinating discussion unfolds as doctors work to solve a mysterious medical case affecting a prominent Boston physician. Dr. Anne Louise Oaklander shares her mother's medical story, which was... [26 minutes]
- Thu, June 13, 6:30 AM on IPTV World
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The Future of Cancer Treatment (#912)
Advances in the fight against cancer are due to the work of health care professionals, clinical researchers, and thousands of cancer patients and advocates. Since cancer isn't a single disease,... [26 minutes]
- Thu, June 20, 6:30 AM on IPTV World
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Angina (#913)
While there are different causes of angina, the symptoms can be scary and a sign of an underlying heart problem. Fortunately, there are good treatments available. Meet Joan and Fred Jahnke as they... [26 minutes]
- Thu, June 27, 6:30 AM on IPTV World
Past Episodes
These episodes of Second Opinion aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.
- Shingles (#908)
- Lyme Disease (#907)
- Conversion Disorder (#906)
- Breast Cancer In Young Women (#905)
- Foodborne Illness (#904)
- Foot Pain (#903)
- Geriatric Oncology (#902)
- Grief (#901)
- Angina (#913)
- The Future of Cancer Treatment (#912)
- Mystery Diagnosis (#911)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Ibs) (#910)
- ALS (#909)