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This week's topics include strokes of unknown origin and atrial fibrillation, vitamin D and hypertension, pertussis infection in adolescents and persistent cough, and tomosynthesis for breast cancer detection. Program notes: 0:31 New iTunes link 1:05 Tomosynthesis for breast cancer detection …
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ANCHOR LEAD: CAN YOU WEAR A CARDIAC DEFIBRILLATOR? ELIZABETH TRACEY REPORTS Cardiac defibrillators, which detect the heart’s rhythm and shock it back to a normal beat when things go awry, save lives. But implantation into those at risk has its challenges. Now …
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This week's topics include child maltreatment in the US, statins and diabetes risk, colorectal cancer screening in the elderly, and the effectiveness of early stroke thrombolysis in a community setting. Program notes: 0:34 Rate of child maltreatment in the US …
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This week’s topics include manifestations of diabetes, vitamin supplements and heart disease and cancer, can we avoid complications after non-cardiac surgery, and changes in diabetes control over time. Program notes: 0:40 Diabetes complications 1:50 Heart attack declined 70% 2:45 Obesity …
