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Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Treatment (2017)

>> April 30, 2017

Doctors can cure cancer in children better than ever, but decades later, many survivors suffer from serious, chronic disease as a result of powerful cancer treatments. Often those survivors don’t get screening and treatment for late effects. Experts and …

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Medical Notes: Week of April 30, 2017

>> April 30, 2017

One of the most dangerous professions of all is “firefighter.” But the job carries more than just the risk involved in answering a call. Nearly half of all on-duty deaths are a result of heart attacks, often after the call is over. Now a study in the journal …

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Multiple Myeloma – Why is Iceland So Important?

>> April 23, 2017

Scientists are tapping the entire adult population of Iceland for a clinical test for treatments for multiple myeloma, a blood cancer. An expert explains the disease and how a whole country is pitching in to fight it. Guest Information: Dr. Brian Durie, …

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Penicillin Allergy? Probably Not (2017)

>> April 23, 2017

Millions of Americans believe they are allergic to penicillin. However, most of them are wrong. Experts discuss how these misdiagnoses happen and what results when so many of us avoid the most effective, yet cheapest antibiotic. Guest Information: Dr. David …

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Medical Notes: Week of April 23, 2017

>> April 23, 2017

We’ve reported on how dogs can sniff out a variety of diseases in people with scientists trying to create a mechanical nose to do the same thing. Now a study presented to the American Chemical Society shows they’re making progress. Researchers have identified …

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Moderate Exercise – It’s Better For You (2017)

>> April 16, 2017

Studies are showing that people who train hard and long at running have death rates similar to couch potatoes, while those who exercise moderately or even lightly are likely to live much longer. Experts discuss how much exercise is enough and how to make the …

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Workplace Genetic Testing

>> April 16, 2017

Workers are currently protected from having to take genetic tests for employers. However, a bill under consideration in the US House—HR1313—would allow corporate wellness plans to ask workers for a test, and penalize them through markedly higher health …

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Medical Notes: Week of April 16, 2017

>> April 16, 2017

Most of the attention on concussions in sports has centered on football, but a new study presented to the American Academy of Neurology shows that female athletes are more likely than men to suffer a concussion, even when football is considered. A study of 228 …

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Cancer Research Recruitment

>> April 9, 2017

Clinical trials drive medical advancement, but cancer clinical trials seldom meet their goals in recruiting patients. Experts discuss causes, consequences, and actions being taken to meet needs. Guest Information: Dr. David Ahern, Director, Program in …

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Why Taming Sleep Leaves Us Restless

>> April 9, 2017

Sleep used to be natural, governed by darkness, light, and fatigue. Now it’s highly processed and scheduled. An author discusses his research on the ways this has led to a poorer night’s sleep. Guest Information: Benjamin Reiss, Professor of English, Emory …

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Medical Notes: Week of April 9, 2017

>> April 9, 2017

Here’s yet another reason for another cup of coffee. A study in the journal Scientific Reports finds that caffeine is one of 24 compounds that have the potential to protect against dementia. The compounds boost an enzyme in the brain that combats misfolded …

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Plagues and Dreaded Diseases

>> April 2, 2017

Plagues can wipe out entire populations and create fear and great mystery in how they spread. An author who has explored plagues and dangerous diseases explains. Guest Information: Jennifer Wright, author, Get Well Soon: History’s Worst Plagues and the Heroes …

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Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Treatment (2017)

Medical Notes: Week of April 30, 2017

Multiple Myeloma – Why is Iceland So Important?

Penicillin Allergy? Probably Not (2017)

Medical Notes: Week of April 23, 2017

Moderate Exercise – It’s Better For You (2017)

Workplace Genetic Testing

Medical Notes: Week of April 16, 2017

Cancer Research Recruitment

Why Taming Sleep Leaves Us Restless

Medical Notes: Week of April 9, 2017

Plagues and Dreaded Diseases

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