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This week’s topics include breast density and mammography, genetic analysis and chemotherapy in early breast cancer, reducing sugar for kids, and treating essential tremor. Program notes: 0:32 Reducing sugar consumption in kids 1:35 A third of what kids are currently …

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This week’s topics include a look at beta blockers, intranasal flu vaccine efficacy, acetaminophen during pregnancy, and a new osteoporosis treatment. Program notes: 0:32 Intranasal flu vaccine versus intramuscular vaccine 1:34 Studied in Hutterites 2:32 Previously thought more effective in …

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Anchor lead:  Insurance status influences cancer outcomes, Elizabeth Tracey reports Men with testicular cancer and either no insurance or Medicaid fared worse than men with commercial insurance, a recent study concluded.  William Nelson, director of the Kimmel Cancer Center at …

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