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Anchor lead: Asking why some people with Marfan syndrome don’t have its worst consequences has led to new ways to intervene, Elizabeth Tracey reports Even when someone has the genetic make-up to develop Marfan syndrome, a connective tissue disorder that …
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Anchor lead: Genes may point the way to effective treatment for Marfan’s syndrome, Elizabeth Tracey reports Marfan syndrome is characterized by defects in the connective tissue in the body, with some people developing life-threatening balloon-like lesions in the body’s largest …
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Anchor lead: Can assessments in middle age predict Alzheimer’s disease? Elizabeth Tracey reports Middle-aged people with more risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease also have more of a substance called amyloid, known to be associated with the disease, in their brains, …
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Anchor lead: What is it about diet sodas that are risky? Elizabeth Tracey reports The disturbing link between diet soda consumption and stroke risk reported recently may be the result of a number of factors. That’s according to Rebecca Gottesman, …
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This week’s topics include cancer mutations in endometriosis, adverse events with novel agents approved by the FDA, a diet for gout, and the utility of the NHLBI database. Program notes: 0:32 Cancer mutations in endometrial tissue 1:30 Less than 1% …
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Program notes: 0:30 Drug price increase 1:26 Prices increased 18% 2:27 Treats spinal muscular atrophy 3:28 Treatment for very high blood pressure 4:31 Do think there are bad actors in pharma 5:30 Raising awareness among clinicians 6:31 Making sure every …
