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This week’s topics include cancer mutations in endometriosis, adverse events with novel agents approved by the FDA, a diet for gout, and the utility of the NHLBI database. Program notes: 0:32 Cancer mutations in endometrial tissue 1:30 Less than 1% …

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This week’s topics include lowering cholesterol and outcomes, a new agent for ulcerative colitis, handgun purchases after mass shooting events, and bystander CPR and long term outcomes. Program notes: 0:31 Handgun purchases after mass shootings 1:31 Tripled over time period …

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This week’s topics include the dangers of short term corticosteroids, troponin assay for assessing MI, azithromycin and arrhythmia, and eye screening intervals for people with diabetes. Program notes: 0:33 Short term corticosteroids and consequences 1:32 20% got a prescription for …

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This week’s topics include weight and mortality, normal BMI and cardiovascular risk factors, flu vaccination and mortality in kids, and an increased incidence of thyroid cancer. Program notes: 0:35 Flu vaccination and death in children 1:35 About a fourth of …

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This week’s topics include a single novel prosthesis report, the benefits of knee replacement, resorbable stents, and health policy on opioid prescription and treatment for addiction. Program notes: 0:32 Stents that are bioresorbable 1:32 Typical metallic stent versus bioabsorbable 2:29 …

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This week’s topics include managing after DVT, anticoagulation in folks with a-fib, surviving with cystic fibrosis, and where to have rehabilitation after knee replacement Program notes: 1:00 Folks with cystic fibrosis survive longer in Canada 2:00 Have transplant earlier 3:00 …

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This week’s topics include testosterone supplementation, acupuncture and migraines, cardiac devices and MRI, and stem cell transplantation for MS. Program notes: 0:30 Testosterone supplementation for aging males 1:31 Looked at cognition and cardiovascular health 2:30 Plaque actually accelerated 3:30 Hypogonadism …

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