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This week’s topics include DNA testing for genetic fetal abnormalities, fever in African children, a vaccine for enterovirus, and selenium, vitamin E and prostate cancer. Program notes: 1:03 Enterovirus vaccine 2:01 Developed in China 3:04 Prenatal testing for trisomies 4:04 …

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Health newsfeed for Friday, February 28, 2014 ANCHOR LEAD: AN ANTIDEPRESSANT MAY HELP AGITATION IN PEOPLE WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE, ELIZABETH TRACEY REPORTS Agitation is a common problem among those with Alzheimer’s disease, sometimes leading to combative and difficult behavior.  Attempts …

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Lack of benefit in slowing cognitive decline with tight control of risk factors in diabetics, new type of medication for post-herpetic neuralgia, new flu virus, benefits of child restraining seats in motor vehicles. Download PDF Transcript Related Article: Safe Kids …

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