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Dealing with the Empty Nest (2016)

>> May 1, 2016

Parents who have spent 18 years or more raising children often feel lost when the last child leaves home for college or their own place. A psychotherapist discusses common reactions and strategies for renewing purpose living in the empty nest. Guest …

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Curing Sinusitis (2016)

>> April 24, 2016

Many people confuse allergies, colds, and sinus infections. A physician specializing in these maladies describes the differences, and the new ways sinusitis can be treated. Guest Information: Dr. Lisa Liberatore, otolaryngologist specializing in sinus and …

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Direct to Consumer Drug Advertising

>> April 17, 2016

Since FDA rules on prescription drug advertising were loosened in 1997, the amount of advertising has mushroomed. However, there is still controversy over whether that’s good for patients, and now the American Medical Association has come out for an ad …

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The Powerful Influence of Friends (2016)

>> April 17, 2016

Research shows that friends are the most powerful people in our lives, influencing our behavior, attitudes and health even more than our parents or spouses. An expert discusses the many ways friends determine our destinies. Host: Nancy Benson. Guest …

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Drug Shortages

>> April 10, 2016

For more than 10 years, hospitals have been plagued by shortages of important drugs, sometimes forcing doctors to decide who will receive them, and who will die. Experts explain why these drug shortages occur, the unfortunate outcomes, and what they do to try …

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Ménière’s Disease (2016)

>> April 10, 2016

Please note: an updated version of this story was recently published – The Mystery of Ménière’s Disease (2018 version). Experts discuss symptoms and treatments of Ménière’s disease, an often misdiagnosed disorder producing loss of hearing and …

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Contextual Care (2016)

>> April 3, 2016

Please note: an updated version of this story was recently published – Teaching Doctors to Listen (2018). Studies have found that many doctors don’t really listen to their patients, and so miss how illness is affected by the “other …

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Should We Shorten Medical Training?

>> April 3, 2016

In an age of increasing medical complexity, some leading thinkers in medical education are proposing that the time spent on medical education be cut by nearly one third. The key, these advocates say, is ridding curricula of requirements that most doctors never …

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Biofilm

>> March 27, 2016

Doctors often deal with bacterial infections, but they are less familiar with infections involving several different kinds of bacteria in a matrix. This form, known as biofilm, is surprisingly common, resistant to many antibiotics, and gaining new attention as …

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OTC Drugs and Tweens

>> March 27, 2016

Young adolescents often are allowed to take over the counter drugs on their own, but many OTC medicines, especially acetaminophen, can be dangerous. Experts discuss how to educate tweens on taking OTC drugs safely. Guest Information: Dr. Tanya Altmann, …

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Incidental Genetic Findings

>> March 20, 2016

Genetic testing has become a widespread reality in the past five years, but doctors are struggling with what many genetic findings really mean. Should patients should be told about the presence of genes that might be either dangerous… or perfectly …

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Keeping Secrets From Your Doctor

>> March 13, 2016

Patients often keep lifestyle secrets from their physicians even though it may be harmful to their health. Experts discuss the most common reasons for secret-keeping and the consequences that may result. Guest Information: Dr. Daphne Miller, family physician, …

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Dealing with the Empty Nest (2016)

Curing Sinusitis (2016)

Direct to Consumer Drug Advertising

Drug Shortages

Ménière’s Disease (2016)

Contextual Care (2016)

Should We Shorten Medical Training?

Biofilm

OTC Drugs and Tweens

Incidental Genetic Findings

Keeping Secrets From Your Doctor

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