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This week’s topics include PCSK9 inhibition, best choice for mitral valve replacement, gestational diabetes and autism, and preoperative testing before cataract surgery. Program notes: 0:40 Gestational diabetes and autism 1:35 Before 26th week of pregnancy 2:37 Study doesn’t give us a …
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Anchor lead: Is comparing cancer versus noncancerous tissue a likely target for finding cancer early? Elizabeth Tracey reports. Comparing normal and cancerous DNA from an individual reveals which mutations are unique to the cancer and may be used to guide …
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Anchor lead: How can comparing normal and tumor DNA become the new standard? Elizabeth Tracey reports Almost half of people with cancer whose tumor DNA has been analyzed would likely have had different treatments if a comparison with their noncancerous …
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Anchor lead: Comparing tumor DNA to a person’s normal DNA may be critical, Elizabeth Tracey reports Analyzing tumor DNA is becoming the norm in cancer treatment, but a study by Victor Velculescu and colleagues at Johns Hopkins shows that unless …
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This week’s topics include open versus microsurgical laminectomy, PT versus surgery for lumbar issues, sudden cardiac death and exercise, benefits of leisure time, moderate or vigorous exercise on mortality, and height and coronary artery disease. Program notes: 0:35 Height and …
