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This week’s topics include trans fats, testosterone supplements and atherosclerosis, frozen versus fresh oocytes, and cardiac troponin measurement in people with diabetes and cardiac risk. Program notes: 0:35 Trans versus saturated fats 1:35 Trans fats increased risk for cardiovascular disease …

PodMed – Week of August 17, 2015 Read more »

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Anchor lead:  Physicians are addressing the opioid drug crisis on a number of fronts, Elizabeth Tracey reports Teams of physicians are joining up to create solutions to the prescription opioid medication crisis, the American Medical Association has announced.  Eric Strain, …

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Anchor lead: Women with ovarian cancer may not be offered an often beneficial therapy, Elizabeth Tracey reports Intraperitoneal chemotherapy, where chemotherapy drugs are infused directly into a woman’s abdominal cavity, isn’t offered to many women with ovarian cancer who could …

August 18, 2015 – Ovarian Ca Therapy Read more »

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Anchor lead: Should you avoid the participation of residents in your surgery? Elizabeth Tracey reports Urban legends abound about the dangers of hospitals and surgeries when new residents come on board, warning that elective procedures should be avoided and EDs …

August 17, 2015 – Residents and Outcomes Read more »

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This week’s topics include appropriate therapy for those with atrial fibrillation and have also had stents placed, an Ebola vaccine, helping blind people overcome insomnia, and the benefits of oral contraceptives. Program notes: 0:48 An effective Ebola vaccine 1:49 Ninety …

PodMed – Week of August 10, 2015 Read more »