What Is Multiple Sclerosis? with Dr. Louis Goodrich

08/27/24 • 9 min

Multiple sclerosis, commonly referred to as MS, is a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks the body's central nervous system and causes a wide range of symptoms. Without treatment, MS can become worse over time. Fortunately, newer treatments have slowed the progression of the disease and improved quality of life for those living with it. In this podcast episode, San Diego Health host Susan Taylor talks with Scripps neurologist Louis Goodrich, MD, about the causes, symptoms and treatment of MS.

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Colorectal Cancer: Signs and Prevention with Dr. Walter Coyle

Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer diagnosed in the U.S. and kills roughly 53,000 people each year. It’s understandably not something people like to talk about, but initiating the conversation with your doctor about your risk for colorectal cancer could end up saving your life. In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and guest Walter Coyle, MD, he head of gastroenterology at Scripps Clinic, discuss the signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer, who’s at risk, how it’s diagnosed, and treatment options. Dr. Coyle also touches on the environmental factors that could be behind an increase in colorectal cancers in younger people.

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Headaches with Dr. Emily Rubenstein Engel

Just about everybody gets a headache from time to time. But for the 45 million Americans who suffer from chronic headaches, it can seem like frequent pain is just a part of life. Having a headache seemingly all the time isn’t normal. Fortunately, treatment is within reach. In this episode of San Diego Health, host Susan Taylor and Scripps Clinic neurologist Emily Rubenstein Engel, MD, discuss the different types of headaches, what causes them, and how they’re treated. Dr. Engel also outlines what happens during a doctor’s appointment for a chronic headache diagnosis and when further investigation is needed.