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ANCHOR LEAD: SHOULD YOU WORRY ABOUT A VIRAL INFECTION IN THE CARIBBEAN? ELIZABETH TRACEY REPORTS Chikungunya is a viral infection originating in Africa that is now making its way around the Caribbean, causing high fevers and joint pain described as …
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This week’s topics include the content of cancer center ads, new drugs for pulmonary fibrosis, a look at an antidepressant for hot flashes of menopause, and an antibody for asthma. Program notes: 0:32 Hot flashes and an antidepressant 1:30 Venlafaxine …
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This week’s topics include resveratrol and mortality, timing of male circumcision, cancer immunotherapy with T cells, and football and brain volume. Program notes: 0:40 Resveratrol and mortality 1:40 Looked at almost 800 men and women 2:40 May not be related …
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ANCHOR LEAD: WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU’RE DEPRESSED PRIOR TO SURGERY? ELIZABETH TRACEY REPORTS Only 10% of surgeons surveyed routinely screen their patients for depression and other mental health conditions prior to surgery, even though professional guidelines recommend they do so. …
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This week's topics include clot busting in people with pulmonary embolism, virtual autopsy, getting seniors off Valium, and nerve problems following chemotherapy. Program notes: 0:50 Virtual autopsy benefits 1:46 CT plus vessel injection 2:46 Cases of unexpected death it helps …
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This week’s topics include manifestations of diabetes, vitamin supplements and heart disease and cancer, can we avoid complications after non-cardiac surgery, and changes in diabetes control over time. Program notes: 0:40 Diabetes complications 1:50 Heart attack declined 70% 2:45 Obesity …
