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This week’s topics include ICD impact, a model for Zika drug screening, depression identification and treatment, and whether CPAP helps. Program notes: 0:40 ICDs in some people with heart failure 1:40 Not helpful with overall death 2:40 If you can …
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This month Jon Weingart discusses a novel way to get past the blood-brain barrier. Program notes: 0:20 Blood brain barrier keeps toxic substances out 1:20 Deliver ultrasound without opening the skin 2:21 Perhaps a skull implant 3:21 How long can …
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Anchor lead: Can certain gut bacteria help celiac disease? Elizabeth Tracey reports A type of bacteria known as lactobacillus may help people with a genetic predisposition to develop celiac disease avoid it or lessen its impact, a recent study concluded. …
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Anchor lead: Beta blockers may not be for you, Elizabeth Tracey reports Beta blockers may actually cause more harm than good in some people who’ve had stents placed in their hearts, a recent study found, particularly elderly people. Michael Blaha, …
