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Doctors, medical professionals and researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina will be featured weekly in a series of radio interviews on South Carolina Public Radio called Health Focus. Award winning public broadcaster Bobbi Conner will host this series of health and medical features, covering a wide array of topics. Health Focus is a production of the Medical University of South Carolina in partnership with South Carolina Public Radio.

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Hypertension and monitoring blood pressure at home

2026/04/21

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Thompson Barr about hypertension and the benefits of monitoring blood pressure at home.

Preventing overuse sports injuries in children and teens

2026/04/20

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Shelli Ciandella about preventing overuse sports injuries in children and teens.

Colon cancer and screening in younger adults

2026/04/14

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Thomas Curran about the increase in colon cancer in younger adults and options for screening.

Stroke telerehabilitation research

2026/04/13

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Michelle Woodbury about stroke telerehabilitation research underway in SC.

Early therapy for young children with autism

2026/04/07

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Rosmary Ros-Demarize about the importance of early therapy for young children with autism.

The health benefits of nutritious home cooked foods

2026/04/06

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Joshua Neal about the health benefits of nutritious home cooked foods.

Polypharmacy in the older adult years

2026/03/31

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Gregory Fear about the issues and challenges of polypharmacy in the older adult years.

Head and neck cancer survivorship

2026/03/30

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Ashton Getchell about follow up care for head and neck cancer survivors after completing active cancer treatment.

Advances in cystic fibrosis treatment

2026/03/24

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Christina Mingora about the impact of recent advances in treating cystic fibrosis.

Managing anxiety in the older adult years

2026/03/23

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Amanda Overstreet about managing anxiety, specifically in the older adult years.

Right-sizing breast cancer treatment

2026/03/17

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Andrea Abbott about right-sizing, or tailoring breast cancer treatment to the individual patient.

Reducing risk of preterm birth

2026/03/16

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Charles Rittenberg about reducing risk of preterm birth.

Strategies for preventing obesity in children

2026/03/10

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Kathleen Head about strategies and tips to help prevent obesity in children.

Research about Parkinson’s disease and stem cell therapy

2026/03/09

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Vanessa Hinson about research underway to explore the use of stem cell therapy for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

The science of sleep

2026/03/03

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Andrea Rinn about the science of sleep.