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Disaster Medicine
(JUNE, EPISODE 109)
The bombing at the Boston Marathon is the latest example of the role medical professionals and first responders play in meeting unexpected events. Whether natural or man-made disasters, medical personnel seem always ready to react quickly, to save lives and care for those in harm’s way. What goes into preparing for such events? What kinds of training and resources are necessary? And what is the impact on physicians, nurses and other first responders?
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Joint Replacements
(MAY, EPISODE 108)
The number of joint replacements is soaring in the U.S., as more than a million people year are getting total replacements, usually for their hip or knee. As baby boomers age with arthritis and other conditions but still wish to remain active, these operations are expected to continue to increase. Who are the best candidates for these replacements? How expensive are they and how long do they last? What should patients know, pre- and post-surgery, about these procedures? And how successful have they been?
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Check-ups and Screenings
(APRIL, EPISODE 107)
The value of regular medical check-ups and screenings has come into question, dividing the medical community and causing confusion among patients. Independent groups such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and The Cochrane Library in Europe say there’s little evidence that check-ups and screenings reduce health risks and can even do harm. Some physicians disagree. What’s prompting this divide within the medical community? How should patients react to this information? And what advice should they follow?
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Youth Violence and Child Abuse
(MARCH, EPISODE 106)
From bullying by their peers to sexual abuse by adults to actions portrayed in multiple forms of media, our children are being exposed more and more to violence. What is causing this? What steps can parents take to protect their children? How does it affect the physical and mental health of our children? And what role can the physician play in addressing and reducing youth violence?
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Understanding Depression
(FEBRUARY, EPISODE 105)
Depression is a chronic mental illness that affects one in ten adults in America and is a leading cause of disability for individuals 15 to 44. Though women are much more likely to experience depression, the illness can reach anyone, regardless of social, ethnic, or economic status. What causes this mental illness? How is depression diagnosed? Is there a link between depression and other diseases? And what are the treatments to address this condition?
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Doctor’s Rx: Healthy Eating
(JANUARY, EPISODE 104)
The medical conditions associated with obesity, such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and osteoarthritis, are too costly and too common, and are brought on in large measure by the lifestyles we lead. How active we are, our use of substances such as tobacco and alcohol, and particularly the foods we eat – are major causes of obesity and overweight.
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