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This week’s topics include citrus and melanoma, a new oral medication for obesity, stroke treatment guidelines, and a vaccine for Helicobacter pylori. Program notes: 0:40 Consumption of citrus and melanoma 1:40 Citrus source of photosensitizing chemicals 2:41 Is it across …

PodMed – Week of July 6, 2015 Read more »

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This week’s topics include DVT and cancer, benefits of marijuana, bridging anticoagulation in afib patients, and reversing dabigatran. Program notes: 0:35 Analysis of medical marijuana benefits 1:35 Nausea and vomiting due to chemo 2:31 Legalized in 23 states and DC …

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Anchor lead:  Can appendicitis be treated with antibiotics? Elizabeth Tracey reports Acute appendicitis has been treated as a surgical emergency for decades now, with largely good outcomes.  But is surgery really necessary or can antibiotics be used instead?  That was …

July 3, 2015 – Antibiotics and Appendicitis Read more »

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Anchor lead: Can for-profit corporations partner with public health interventions internationally? Elizabeth Tracey reports Can UPS help the UN in international humanitarian relief efforts, as announced recently?  Can Coca-Cola distribute lifesaving rehydration drinks?  William Greenough, an oral rehydration expert at …

July 2, 2015 – Corporate Involvement Read more »

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Anchor lead:  Is there any benefit to aggressively lowering blood glucose in people with diabetes?  Elizabeth Tracey reports How low should blood sugar go to control the many consequences of diabetes, especially cardiovascular problems?  For many years the thought was …

July 1, 2015 – Intensive Glucose Control Read more »