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This week’s topics include roller coasters and kidney stones, colonoscopy in those older than 70, benefits of exercise in older folks, and the health impact of cleft palate. Program notes: 0:42 Kidney stones and roller coasters 1:41 Model kidney and …
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This week’s topics include metabolic surgery, talking with patients about advanced cancer, sodium in those with kidney disease, and blood pressure in the elderly. Program notes: 0:34 Blood pressure lowering in elderly 1:31 Blood pressure below 120 2:34 Intensive required …
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Anchor lead: An uncommon condition that used to require surgery can now be managed medically, Elizabeth Tracey reports Retroperitoneal fibrosis is the tongue-twisting name of an inflammatory condition that ultimately constricts urine flow, resulting in pain and other symptoms. Paul …
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Anchor lead: Risks relative to a common class of antacids may be underestimated, Elizabeth Tracey reports PPIs, or proton pump inhibitors, are among the most commonly taken medications in the US and worldwide, but why people start taking them and …
