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This week’s topics include a balloon for middle ear infections, depression screening, antisense RNA for high triglycerides, and hypothermia for kidney donation. Program notes: 0:42 Balloon for middle ear infections 1:40 Negative pressure causes eardrum to retract 2:40 See expansion …
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Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Director William Nelson discusses top cancer news during July 2015. Program Notes: 0:14 A blood test for pancreas cancer 1:14 Biomarker potential 2:22 Five day fast and cancer risk 3:23 About 3% weight reduction 4:23 One …
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This week’s topics include bystander CPR impact, Coumadin and an antibiotic, childhood poverty and brain development, and durable weight loss in obesity. Program notes: 0:38 Kids raised in poverty and brain development 1:38 About a fourth lived near federal poverty …
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Anchor lead: Are physician quality measurements really helpful? Elizabeth Tracey reports A new surgeon rating system has just been announced by Pro Publica, an investigative journalism group. The rating system is intended to inform consumers on how well their surgeon …
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Anchor lead: Can a new rating system help people choose a surgeon? Elizabeth Tracey reports Pro Publica, an investigative journalism group, has produced a quality rating system for surgeons based on outcomes, complications and other measures, with an eye toward …
