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This week’s topics include whether aspirin should be stopped before surgery, a change in chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, HPV vaccination benefits, and treatment of acute respiratory syndrome. Program notes: 0:36 HPV vaccine efficacy 1:34 Aimed at four viruses related to …

PodMed – Week of February 29, 2016 Read more »

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This week’s topics include testosterone in older men, carotid procedures in those without symptoms, pioglitazone after a stroke, and managing Ebola in the US and Europe. Program notes: 0:52 Testosterone supplements in men with low levels 1:50 Increase in desire …

PodMed – Week of February 22, 2016 Read more »

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This week’s topics include end of life cancer care, the Zika virus, PT and Parkinson’s, and afib in women. Program notes: 0:35 Zika virus 1:37 Pregnant women recommended not to travel 2:35 Rise in microcephaly in Brazil 3:05 Atrial fibrillation …

PodMed – Week of January 25, 2016 Read more »

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Anchor lead: Too much sugar is bad for your heart, Elizabeth Tracey reports It’s no surprise that dietary sugar consumption is related to overweight and obesity, and the development of diabetes.  But Seth Martin, a cardiologist at Johns Hopkins, says …

December 2, 2015 – Sugar and Your Heart Read more »

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Anchor lead:  A multipronged approach seems to help an electronic intervention for cardiovascular disease, Elizabeth Tracey reports mActive is the name of a text-based intervention developed at Johns Hopkins to assist people with cardiovascular disease make lifestyle choices to improve …

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Anchor lead: Can electronic intervention help heart disease? Elizabeth Tracey reports Mobile health interventions are a burgeoning field, with apps and smart phones utilized to assist people in progressing toward their goals, but so far, most have produced disappointing results.  …

November 30, 2015 – Cardio Text Read more »

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This week’s topics include belly fat dangers, continuous versus intermittent CPR, silicone breast implants, and intensive versus standard blood pressure control. Program notes: 0:37 Tight blood pressure control 1:38 Standard versus tight control 2:38 More intensive therapy required three medicines …

PodMed – Week of November 16, 2015 Read more »