Second Opinion

Heart Replacement (#710)

Innovations in technology have made heart failure treatments increasingly successful. [26 minutes]

This episode has not aired in the past few months on Iowa Public Television.

Watch Online

Play Video

SECOND OPINION | Heart Replacement | PBS (#710)

Innovations and improvements in medical technology have made heart failure treatments increasingly successful. Learn... 05:42
Play Video

SECOND OPINION | Dizziness | PBS (#713)

Dizziness is a common complaint and can be both disabling and incapacitating. Working with your physician to... 05:37
Play Video

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
Play Video

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
Play Video

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
Watch more video from this program »

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.

View All Episodes »

All Upcoming Episodes

Shingles (#908)

Shingles is a viral infection that varies in severity. While on vacation, Laurie Holmes started showing signs of shingles, resulting in a long trip back home and back to health. Discover how you can... [26 minutes]
- Thu, May 23, 6:30 AM on IPTV World
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
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
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
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
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