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Anchor lead: A new class of drugs is very effective at reducing LDL cholesterol, Elizabeth Tracey reports PCSK9 inhibitors. The name doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue but several new studies have shown that this class of injectable medications is …
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Anchor lead: Women who receive abortion services online have few complications, Elizabeth Tracey reports Are online abortion services safe? That question was addressed in a recent study of women living in Ireland, which has very restricted surgical abortion. The study …
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This week’s topics include ultra-long acting insulin, dressed up veggies, lithium during pregnancy, and a new risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Program notes: 0:38 How veggies are described and consumption 1:35 Indulgent description improved choice 2:46 Education and cardiovascular disease …
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Anchor lead: Infants don’t need fruit juice, Elizabeth Tracey reports Infants shouldn’t be given fruit juice, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended recently. Laura Davis, a pediatric nutrition expert at Johns Hopkins, applauds the decision. Davis: I’m kind of surprised …
