June 22, 2017 – PCSK9
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Anchor lead: A new class of drugs is very effective at reducing LDL cholesterol, Elizabeth Tracey reports PCSK9 inhibitors. The name doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue but several new studies have shown that this class of injectable medications is …
June 21, 2017 – Opportunistic Vaccination
June 20, 2017 – US and Global Health
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Anchor lead: Should the US continue its investment in global health? Elizabeth Tracey reports Under the Trump administration the US is slated to reduce and restrict support to many global health efforts, a recent study in the Lancet revealed. While …
June 19, 2017 – Online Service
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Anchor lead: Women who receive abortion services online have few complications, Elizabeth Tracey reports Are online abortion services safe? That question was addressed in a recent study of women living in Ireland, which has very restricted surgical abortion. The study …
PodMed – Week of June 19, 2017
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This week’s topics include ultra-long acting insulin, dressed up veggies, lithium during pregnancy, and a new risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Program notes: 0:38 How veggies are described and consumption 1:35 Indulgent description improved choice 2:46 Education and cardiovascular disease …