Johns Hopkins Medicine http://feeds.feedburner.com/jhmpodcast Johns Hopkins Medicine is pleased to present its health and medicine podcast, a lively discussion of the week’s medical news and how it may affect you. This five to seven-minute free program features Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine, and Rick Lange M.D., professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins and vice chairman of medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. en-us © 2007. All rights reserved. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST Beth Simpkins bsimpkins@jhmi.edu no bsimpkins@jhmi.edu (Beth Simpkins) 1 Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. New breast cancer screening guidelines, anemia medication and kidney disease, vitamin B12 and cancer, and cholesterol lowering medications or niacin in heart disease. New breast cancer screening guidelines, anemia medication and kidney disease, vitamin B12 and cancer, and cholesterol lowering medications or niacin in heart disease. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/l/g/pod208.mp3 Fir, 20 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST 10:21 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Statin use and gallstones, simpler assessment of blood lipids, mood on low-fat or low-carb diets, and kidney artery blockage treatment. Statin use and gallstones, simpler assessment of blood lipids, mood on low-fat or low-carb diets, and kidney artery blockage treatment. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/b/f/pod207.mp3 Fir, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST 10:15 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Overuse of Pap smears, masks for preventing flu, off pump bypass surgery, and masks for flu transmission prevention. Overuse of Pap smears, masks for preventing flu, off pump bypass surgery, and masks for flu transmission prevention. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/r/d/pod206.mp3 Fir, 6 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST 10:15 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Risks of antipsychotic medications in kids, aging and cardiovascular fitness, staving off type 2 diabetes and insulin regimens in those who already have type 2 diabetes. Risks of antipsychotic medications in kids, aging and cardiovascular fitness, staving off type 2 diabetes and insulin regimens in those who already have type 2 diabetes. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/l/y/pod205.mp3 Fir, 30 Oct 2009 17:00:00 EST 10:06 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. New agent for the treatment of obesity, fish oil and depression treatment in patients with heart disease, managing kidney disease in kids, and management of erectile dysfunction in men. New agent for the treatment of obesity, fish oil and depression treatment in patients with heart disease, managing kidney disease in kids, and management of erectile dysfunction in men. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/b/x/pod204.mp3 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EST 10:11 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Cause of chronic fatigue syndrome, how best to have your prostate removed, H1N1 update, and neighborhoods and type 2 diabetes. Cause of chronic fatigue syndrome, how best to have your prostate removed, H1N1 update, and neighborhoods and type 2 diabetes. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/r/v/pod203.mp3 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST 10:47 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Best practices for flu immunization, when to implant a defibrillator after a heart attack, benefit lack in using nontraditional factors to predict coronary artery disease, and which foods cause the majority of food borne illness. Best practices for flu immunization, when to implant a defibrillator after a heart attack, benefit lack in using nontraditional factors to predict coronary artery disease, and which foods cause the majority of food borne illness. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/h/u/pod202.mp3 Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EST 9:45 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Cardiac resynchronization in patients with congestive heart failure, in hospital mortality following major surgery, assessing whether PSA should be tested, and weight loss in sleep apnea. Cardiac resynchronization in patients with congestive heart failure, in hospital mortality following major surgery, assessing whether PSA should be tested, and weight loss in sleep apnea. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/x/s/pod201.mp3 Sun, 4 Oct 2009 21:00:00 EST 10:08 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Mortality related to celiac disease, a new blood thinner, a lack of benefit related to implanted heart devices in women, and the hedgehog pathway and cancer. Mortality related to celiac disease, a new blood thinner, a lack of benefit related to implanted heart devices in women, and the hedgehog pathway and cancer. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/n/r/pod200.mp3 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:00:00 EST 10:02 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Combination medications for high cholesterol, typhoid fever in the US, the benefits of the Mediterranean diet in those with type 2 diabetes, and how good is care at freestanding retail medical clinics? Combination medications for high cholesterol, typhoid fever in the US, the benefits of the Mediterranean diet in those with type 2 diabetes, and how good is care at freestanding retail medical clinics? Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/x/g/pod199.mp3 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EST 10:21 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Lack of benefit with nerve ablation in pelvic pain, treatment of Bell palsy, statins before surgery, and common contracture treatment. Lack of benefit with nerve ablation in pelvic pain, treatment of Bell palsy, statins before surgery, and common contracture treatment. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/h/m/pod198.mp3 Mon, 7 Sep 2009 22:00:00 EST 9:29 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. New diagnostic test for heart attack, radiation exposure due to CT and other imaging studies, dangers of hormonal therapy in some men with prostate cancer, and responses to clopidogrel. New diagnostic test for heart attack, radiation exposure due to CT and other imaging studies, dangers of hormonal therapy in some men with prostate cancer, and responses to clopidogrel. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/d/e/pod197.mp3 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:05:00 EST 10:09 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Induction of labor, palliative care, melanoma detection, and safety of HPV vaccine. Induction of labor, palliative care, melanoma detection, and safety of HPV vaccine. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/t/c/pod196.mp3 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:05:00 EST 10:00 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Benefits of lifestyle choices in avoiding Alzheimer’s, bringing MRSA home from the hospital, aspirin and colon cancer recurrence, and weight lifting and breast cancer. benefits of lifestyle choices in avoiding Alzheimer’s, bringing MRSA home from the hospital, aspirin and colon cancer recurrence, and weight lifting and breast cancer. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/n/x/pod195.mp3 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:05:00 EST 9:59 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. H1N1 in pregnant women, lack of benefit of domestic partner violence screening, induction of labor in preelampsia, and tumor necrosis factor. H1N1 in pregnant women, lack of benefit of domestic partner violence screening, induction of labor in preelampsia, and tumor necrosis factor. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/d/w/pod194.mp3 Fri, 7 Aug 2009 23:05:00 EST 10:14 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. H1N1 update, treatment of atrial fibrillation, osteoporosis related fractures and doctor's pay for performance. H1N1 update, treatment of atrial fibrillation, osteoporosis related fractures and doctor's pay for performance. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/f/d/pod193.mp3 Sat, 1 Aug 2009 00:25:00 EST 9:55 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Modifiable risk factors and heart failure and high blood pressure, treatment of hepatitis C, and early markers of Alzheimer’s disease. Modifiable risk factors and heart failure and high blood pressure, treatment of hepatitis C, and early markers of Alzheimer’s disease. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/j/t/pod192.mp3 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST 10:14 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Radiation risk and coronary calcium scanning, capsule endoscopy, genetic markers for Alzheimer’s, and active commuting. Radiation risk and coronary calcium scanning, capsule endoscopy, genetic markers for Alzheimer’s, and active commuting. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/z/r/pod191.mp3 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EST 10:01 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Adiponectin, treatment for compulsive hair pulling, satisfaction of primary care physicians, and blood clots related to traveling. Adiponectin, treatment for compulsive hair pulling, satisfaction of primary care physicians, and blood clots related to traveling. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/p/q/pod190.mp3 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:00:00 EST 9:55 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. H1N1 flu update, no prevention benefit in type I diabetes, dangers of walking aids for elderly, and no help with testing for C-reactive protein. H1N1 flu update, no prevention benefit in type I diabetes, dangers of walking aids for elderly, and no help with testing for C-reactive protein. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/b/d/pod189.mp3 Sun, 5 Jul 2009 22:00:00 EST 9:05 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Why the Mediterranean diet is good, best practice for treating many heart attacks, headaches and brain lesions, and failing to inform patients of medical test results. Why the Mediterranean diet is good, best practice for treating many heart attacks, headaches and brain lesions, and failing to inform patients of medical test results. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/r/b/pod188.mp3 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EST 9:05 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. HPV testing and liquid based cytology for cervical cancer screening, self test for dementia, Bell’s palsy treatment, and update on swine flu. HPV testing and liquid based cytology for cervical cancer screening, self test for dementia, Bell’s palsy treatment, and update on swine flu. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/h/a/pod187.mp3 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EST 10:21 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Diagnosing diabetes, treatment of heart disease in people with diabetes, managing nausea in pregnancy, and lipoprotein A. Diagnosing diabetes, treatment of heart disease in people with diabetes, managing nausea in pregnancy, and lipoprotein A. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/x/y/pod186.mp3 Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EST 9:05 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Computer-based smoking cessation programs, lack of benefit in stopping HRT prior to mammography, a risk score for type 2 diabetes, and a swine flu update. Computer-based smoking cessation programs, lack of benefit in stopping HRT prior to mammography, a risk score for type 2 diabetes, and a swine flu update. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/r/t/pod185.mp3 Fri, 5 Jun 2009 16:00:00 EST 10:15 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Cardiovascular disease risk factors in NFL players, a treatment for complications of heartburn, people who can forgo compression stockings, and balance disorders. Cardiovascular disease risk factors in NFL players, a treatment for complications of heartburn, people who can forgo compression stockings, and balance disorders. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/h/s/pod184.mp3 Fri, 29 May 2009 14:00:00 EST 10:06 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Base of thumb splinting, quantity versus quality for bypass surgery, how quickly interventions need to be done when heart problems appear, and a common prostate medicine and cataract surgery. Base of thumb splinting, quantity versus quality for bypass surgery, how quickly interventions need to be done when heart problems appear, and a common prostate medicine and cataract surgery. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/x/q/pod183.mp3 Fri, 22 May 2009 14:00:00 EST 10:21 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Treatment of wheezing in infants, acupuncture for low back pain, aspirin and clopidogrel use for atrial fibrillation, and treatment of breast cancer in older women. Treatment of wheezing in infants, acupuncture for low back pain, aspirin and clopidogrel use for atrial fibrillation, and treatment of breast cancer in older women. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/n/p/pod182.mp3 Fri, 15 May 2009 16:00:00 EST 10:05 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Botox warnings, refusal to immunize children, bare metal or drug-eluting stents, and folate supplements. Botox warnings, refusal to immunize children, bare metal or drug-eluting stents, and folate supplements. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/d/o/pod181.mp3 Fri, 8 May 2009 12:00:00 EST 9:56 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Swine flu (A/H1N1), lifestyle changes and diabetes in older folks, managing hepatitis C infection, and when should we initiate antiviral therapy in HIV infection? Swine flu (A/H1N1), lifestyle changes and diabetes in older folks, managing hepatitis C infection, and when should we initiate antiviral therapy in HIV infection? Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/t/m/pod180.mp3 Sun, 3 May 2009 18:00:00 EST 10:01 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Knee arthroplasty, screening for Chlamydia, screening teenagers for depression, and tight blood sugar control. Knee arthroplasty, screening for Chlamydia, screening teenagers for depression, and tight blood sugar control. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/f/z/pod179.mp3 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:00:00 EST 10:03 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Low blood sugar and dementia, coronary artery disease screening in diabetics, management of women with epilepsy during pregnancy, and stem cells for type one 1 diabetes. Low blood sugar and dementia, coronary artery disease screening in diabetics, management of women with epilepsy during pregnancy, and stem cells for type one 1 diabetes. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/v/x/pod178.mp3 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:00:00 EST 10:03 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Brown fat, sugar-sweetened beverages, school-based obesity interventions, and exercise in people with congestive heart failure. Brown fat, sugar-sweetened beverages, school-based obesity interventions, and exercise in people with congestive heart failure. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bin/l/w/pod177.mp3 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EST 9:43 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Bed bugs, homes for people with alcoholism, patients in whom statins don’t help, and cervical cancer assessment. Bed bugs, homes for people with alcoholism, patients in whom statins don’t help, and cervical cancer assessment. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod176.mp3 Fri, 3 Apr 2009 15:20:00 EST 9:54 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Vitamin D deficiency, hazards of fat, reducing red meat consumption, and electronic patient records. Vitamin D deficiency, hazards of fat, reducing red meat consumption, and electronic patient records. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod175.mp3 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EST 10:15 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Dangers in some baby products, life space mobility, PSA screening, and new aspirin guidelines. Dangers in some baby products, life space mobility, PSA screening, and new aspirin guidelines. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod174.mp3 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EST 10:15 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Screening for ovarian cancer, not much benefit seen with some coronary artery disease treatments, breast cancer prevention, and prevention isn’t working for people with heart disease. Screening for ovarian cancer, not much benefit seen with some coronary artery disease treatments, breast cancer prevention, and prevention isn’t working for people with heart disease. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod173.mp3 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:00:00 EST 10:36 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Radiation overdose due to medical tests, use of PPIs and Plavix, physician-patient connectedness, and flu updates. Radiation overdose due to medical tests, use of PPIs and Plavix, physician-patient connectedness, and flu updates. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod172.mp3 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EST 10:08 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Benefits of calcium supplements, which weight loss diet is most effective, preventing age-related macular degeneration, and a new pathway in Alzheimer’s disease. Benefits of calcium supplements, which weight loss diet is most effective, preventing age-related macular degeneration, and a new pathway in Alzheimer’s disease. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod171.mp3 Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:00:00 EST 10:23 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. How best to treat blocked arteries in the heart, use of statins, phone calls for assisting weight loss efforts, and secondhand smoke and cognitive impairment. How best to treat blocked arteries in the heart, use of statins, phone calls for assisting weight loss efforts, and secondhand smoke and cognitive impairment. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod170.mp3 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST 10:36 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Artificial arms, mental benefits of exercise, lack of benefit to coordinated care, and bone marrow transplantation for HIV infection. Artificial arms, mental benefits of exercise, lack of benefit to coordinated care, and bone marrow transplantation for HIV infection. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod169.mp3 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:00:00 EST 9:52 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Breast cancer and HRT, resting heart rate, respiratory syncytial virus, and variable radiation with heart CT. Breast cancer and HRT, resting heart rate, respiratory syncytial virus, and variable radiation with heart CT. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod168.mp3 Fri, 6 Feb 2009 15:00:00 EST 9:50 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Weight loss for urinary incontinence, an overview of alcohol use and abuse, long term consequences of kidney donation, and breast cancer after childhood cancer. Weight loss for urinary incontinence, an overview of alcohol use and abuse, long term consequences of kidney donation, and breast cancer after childhood cancer. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod167.mp3 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:00:00 EST 10:23 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Management of wheezing in children, fine particulate matter in the air, increase in MRSA in head and neck infections in kids, and a trend toward less severe heart attacks. Management of wheezing in children, fine particulate matter in the air, increase in MRSA in head and neck infections in kids, and a trend toward less severe heart attacks. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod166.mp3 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST 10:23 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Dangers of Vick’s Vapor Rub, sleep and cold susceptibility, Salmonella outbreak , and treadmill exercise for blood vessel disease in the legs. Dangers of Vick’s Vapor Rub, sleep and cold susceptibility, Salmonella outbreak , and treadmill exercise for blood vessel disease in the legs. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod165.mp3 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST 10:17 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Genetic variations related to blood thinning efficacy, pediatric anxiety disorder treatment, use of medications among elderly, and sleep and coronary artery calcification. Genetic variations related to blood thinning efficacy, pediatric anxiety disorder treatment, use of medications among elderly, and sleep and coronary artery calcification. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod164.mp3 Wed, 23 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST 10:32 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Doctors and the truth, missing colon tumors with colonoscopy, single dose steroids for preterm labor, and low glycemic diets. Doctors and the truth, missing colon tumors with colonoscopy, single dose steroids for preterm labor, and low glycemic diets. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod163.mp3 Fri, 13 Dec 2008 15:00:00 EST 10:32 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Flu awareness week, no benefit from antioxidants in preventing cancer in men, unintentional overdoses with prescription drugs, and eye diseases increase worldwide. Flu awareness week, no benefit from antioxidants in preventing cancer in men, unintentional overdoses with prescription drugs, and eye diseases increase worldwide. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod162.mp3 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:00:00 EST 9:53 science,medicine,health Beth Simpkins bsimpkins@jhmi.edu no bsimpkins@jhmi.edu (Beth Simpkins) 1 Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Mental illness among college students, potential utility of an old medication for advanced Alzheimer’s, comparison of generic versus brand name medications, and medications to treat high blood pressure. Mental illness among college students, potential utility of an old medication for advanced Alzheimer’s, comparison of generic versus brand name medications, and medications to treat high blood pressure. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod161.mp3 Fri, 5 Dec 2008 15:00:00 EST 10:35 science,medicine,health Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. New migraine treatment, CT for assessing heart disease, testing everyone for HIV, and steroids and COPD. New migraine treatment, CT for assessing heart disease, testing everyone for HIV, and steroids and COPD. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod160.mp3 Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:00:00 EST 9:56 science,medicine,health - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Adult vaccination, no benefit from gingko, Meniere’s disease, and antidepressant use. Adult vaccination, no benefit from gingko, Meniere’s disease, and antidepressant use. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod159.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST 10:34 science,medicine,health - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Reducing C-reactive protein with a statin, short sleep duration and cardiovascular events, abdominal and body fat and heart disease, and fasting triglycerides. Reducing C-reactive protein with a statin, short sleep duration and cardiovascular events, abdominal and body fat and heart disease, and fasting triglycerides. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod158.mp3 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST 10:31 science,medicine,health - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. HPV infection detection and possible vaccination of boys, the role of homocysteine, physician prescribing of placebos, and chronic medication use in children. HPV infection detection and possible vaccination of boys, the role of homocysteine, physician prescribing of placebos, and chronic medication use in children. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod157.mp3 Fri, 7 Nov 2008 17:00:00 EST 10:26 science,medicine,health - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include statins and pneumonia, pneumovax in smokers, the role of c-reactive protein and a potential new obesity drug. Podcast topics include statins and pneumonia, pneumovax in smokers, the role of c-reactive protein and a potential new obesity drug. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod156.mp3 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EST 9:47 science,medicine,health - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include suicide data, strategies to increase breast feeding, no aspirin benefit in people with diabetes, and harmful pharmacy practices. Podcast topics include suicide data, strategies to increase breast feeding, no aspirin benefit in people with diabetes, and harmful pharmacy practices. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod155.mp3 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 15:00:00 EST 10:34 science,medicine,health - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include an update on Vioxx, smoking cessation, macular degeneration risk factors, and alcohol and brain volume. Podcast topics include an update on Vioxx, smoking cessation, macular degeneration risk factors, and alcohol and brain volume. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod154.mp3 Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:00:00 EST 10:35 science,medicine,health - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include the role of vitamin D in Alzheimer’s management, controversy regarding stents, management of atrial fibrillation and thyroid complications. Podcast topics include the role of vitamin D in Alzheimer’s management, controversy regarding stents, management of atrial fibrillation and thyroid complications. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod153.mp3 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EST 10:05 science,medicine,health - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include a new class of HIV medications, tight glucose monitoring in diabetes, depression and heart disease, and single-reader mammography. Podcast topics include a new class of HIV medications, tight glucose monitoring in diabetes, depression and heart disease, and single-reader mammography. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod152.mp3 Fri, 3 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EST 10:16 science,medicine,health - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include the risk of some inhaled medications, new information on CPR, colon polyps in blacks, and expanded use of a medication used in many strokes. Podcast topics include the risk of some inhaled medications, new information on CPR, colon polyps in blacks, and expanded use of a medication used in many strokes. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod151.mp3 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EST 10:07 science,medicine,health - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include risk of antibiotics in preterm labor, health consequences of BPA, flu vaccine in pregnant women, and colonoscopy. Podcast topics include risk of antibiotics in preterm labor, health consequences of BPA, flu vaccine in pregnant women, and colonoscopy. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod150.mp3 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EST 10:28 science,medicine,health - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include an obesity-related protein, prevention and control of influenza, measles update, and HIV testing. Podcast topics include an obesity-related protein, prevention and control of influenza, measles update, and HIV testing. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod149.mp3 Sun, 12 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EST 9:47 science,medicine,health - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include high blood pressure in kids, nuts and guts, glucose control in critically ill, and contaminants in ayurvedic medicines. Podcast topics include high blood pressure in kids, nuts and guts, glucose control in critically ill, and contaminants in ayurvedic medicines. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod148.mp3 Fri, 5 Sep 2008 15:00:00 EST 10:33 science,medicine,health - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include chewing gum after bowel surgery, statins and myopathy, recovery from West Nile infection, and preeclampsia and kidney disease. Podcast topics include chewing gum after bowel surgery, statins and myopathy, recovery from West Nile infection, and preeclampsia and kidney disease. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod147.mp3 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EST 9:08 science,medicine,health - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include role of vitamin B in cardiovascular disease, cautions on HPV vaccine use, new treatment for cystic fibrosis and diabetes and arsenic. Podcast topics include role of vitamin B in cardiovascular disease, cautions on HPV vaccine use, new treatment for cystic fibrosis and diabetes and arsenic. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod146.mp3 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EST 10:28 science,medicine,health - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include physical activity in immigrant children, psychotherapy trends in the US, one benefit of estrogen therapy, and prostate cancer screening in older men. Podcast topics include physical activity in immigrant children, psychotherapy trends in the US, one benefit of estrogen therapy, and prostate cancer screening in older men. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod145.mp3 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EST 9:38 science,medicine,health - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include HIV incidence, treatment of TB and HIV, the success of smoke-free environments, and H. pylori infection and stomach cancer. Podcast topics include HIV incidence, treatment of TB and HIV, the success of smoke-free environments, and H. pylori infection and stomach cancer. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod144.mp3 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EST 10:12 science,medicine,health - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include AIDS in Latinos, a new anti-HIV medication, TB and TB and HIV infection, and tattoo removal. Podcast topics include AIDS in Latinos, a new anti-HIV medication, TB and TB and HIV infection, and tattoo removal. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod143.mp3 Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EST 10:25 science,medicine,health - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include lack of exercise among teens, a vaccine and antihistamine against Alzheimer's, companions' role in physician visits, and falls and joint replaement in elderly. Podcast topics include lack of exercise among teens, a vaccine and antihistamine against Alzheimer's, companions' role in physician visits, and falls and joint replaement in elderly. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod141.mp3 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EST 10:10 science,medicine - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include food diaries, use of hormone therapy in men with early prostate cancer, testing cholesterol in children, and the ankle brachial index. Podcast topics include food diaries, use of hormone therapy in men with early prostate cancer, testing cholesterol in children, and the ankle brachial index. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod140.mp3 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:30:00 EST 10:14 science,medicine - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include statin sale OTC, electronic patient records, one number for blood pressure, and a skin patch for traveler's diarrhea. Podcast topics include statin sale OTC, electronic patient records, one number for blood pressure, and a skin patch for traveler's diarrhea. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod138.mp3 Tue, 24 Jun 2008 19:30:00 EST 10:13 science,medicine - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include new hope for lung cancer, treating arrhythmias, association with diabetes and depression, and no new medications for heart failure. Podcast topics include new hope for lung cancer, treating arrhythmias, association with diabetes and depression, and no new medications for heart failure. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod137.mp3 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:30:00 EST 10:15 science,medicine - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include vitamin D and heart attacks in men, lack of cardiovascular benefit of tight blood sugar control, avoiding macular degeneration, and a new way to make flu vaccine. Podcast topics include vitamin D and heart attacks in men, lack of cardiovascular benefit of tight blood sugar control, avoiding macular degeneration, and a new way to make flu vaccine. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod136.mp3 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:30:00 EST 10:02 science,medicine - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include patient perceptions of mortality with heart failure, a potential new treatment of heart attacks, managing nausea related to chemotherapy, and preventing kidney failure in people with diabetes. Podcast topics include patient perceptions of mortality with heart failure, a potential new treatment of heart attacks, managing nausea related to chemotherapy, and preventing kidney failure in people with diabetes. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod135.mp3 Fri, 6 Jun 2008 15:30:00 EST 10:02 science,medicine - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include obesity in kids, use of home blood pressure monitors, interventions in type 2 diabetes, and gum disease and cancer. Podcast topics include obesity in kids, use of home blood pressure monitors, interventions in type 2 diabetes, and gum disease and cancer. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod134.mp3 Fri, 30 May 2008 12:30:00 EST 10:53 science,medicine - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics topics include a new type of LDL, under the tongue allergy treatment, risks of the metabolic syndrome, and treatment of H. pylori infection. Podcast topics include a new type of LDL, under the tongue allergy treatment, risks of the metabolic syndrome, and treatment of H. pylori infection. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod133.mp3 Fri, 23 May 2008 15:30:00 EST 10:17 science,medicine - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include beta blockers and non-heart surgery, carotid sounds, smoking interventions by peers, and monoclonal antibody treatment of psoriasis. Podcast topics include beta blockers and non-heart surgery, carotid sounds, smoking interventions by peers, and monoclonal antibody treatment of psoriasis. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod132.mp3 Fri, 16 May 2008 15:30:00 EST 10:59 science,medicine - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include the fit versus fat controversy, osteoporosis genes, blood substitutes, and effects of hormone replacement therapy in women. Podcast topics include the fit versus fat controversy, osteoporosis genes, blood substitutes, and effects of hormone replacement therapy in women. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod131.mp3 Fri, 9 May 2008 15:30:00 EST 10:47 science,medicine - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include high blood pressure and kidney disease in African Americans, possible negative side effects of drugs to treat osteoporosis, a potential new treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Podcast topics include high blood pressure and kidney disease in African Americans, possible negative side effects of drugs to treat osteoporosis, a potential new treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod130.mp3 Fri, 2 May 2008 14:30:00 EST 10:43 science,medicine - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include a new test for fertility, mammography in women older than 80, heart risk and ADHD medications, and the heparin debacle. Podcast topics include a new test for fertility, mammography in women older than 80, heart risk and ADHD medications, and the heparin debacle. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod129.mp3 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:30:00 EST 11:07 science,medicine - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include paired kidney transplants, mumps infections in the US, waist size and disease and death, and fish oils in Crohn's disease. Podcast topics include paired kidney transplants, mumps infections in the US, waist size and disease and death, and fish oils in Crohn's disease. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod128.mp3 Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:30:00 EST 11:24 science,medicine - Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. Podcast topics include the best treatment for carotid artery blockage, son to father transmission of bird flu, increase in esophageal cancer, and teens with TVs in their rooms. Podcast topics include the best treatment for carotid artery blockage, son to father transmission of bird flu, increase in esophageal cancer, and teens with TVs in their rooms. Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/podcasts/pod127.mp3 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:30:00 EST 11:57 science,medicine Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include AEDs in homes, compression only CPR, treatment of high blood pressure in older folks, and HPV testing in women with normal Pap smears. Fri, 4 Apr 2008 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include dangers of mechanical ventilation, predictive value of coronary calcium scanning, risks of hair dyes, and kidney function compromise from colonoscopy preparation. Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include the benefits of clinical trials, receiving care at a teaching hospital, satisfaction after treatment for prostate cancer, and the effects of using old blood. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include management of urinary incontinence in women, dangers of strangulation games in teenagers, depression and testosterone, and screening for MRSA. Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include modifying TV and computer use by kids, best place to have lung surgery, risks of hormone replacement therapy, and a blood pressure vaccine. Fri, 7 Mar 2008 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include risks of anemia drugs, treating depression in kids, the flu vaccine for children, and an approach to keep elderly people in their homes. Fri, 29 Feb 2008 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include the best treatment for just diagnosed Crohn's disease, FDA and Supreme Court activity affecting healthcare, post-stroke treatment, and surgery for spinal stenosis. Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include longevity in older men, obesity and cancer, blood pressure management, and use of probiotics in pancreatitis. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include marijuana and your teeth, reblockage of neck arteries, genetic testing to predict drug allergy, and control of diabetes. Fri, 8 Feb 2008 11:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include where to have a heart transplant, effects of aging, risks of being a sports fan, and treatment for aortic aneurysm. Fri, 1 Feb 2008 15:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include combination cholesterol lowering medications, fitness as a predictor of heart-related death, gastric banding and diabetes, and oral contraceptives and the risk of ovarian cancer. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include modifying the immune response in congestive heart failure, testosterone supplements in men, palliative care guidelines, and which studies get published. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include FDA warning on osteoporosis drugs, vitamin D and heart disease, childhood allergies, and avoiding weight gain with antipsychotic medications. Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include face transplant follow up, flu and adenovirus concerns, diet and ovulation issues, and coronary calcium scans in women at low risk for heart disease. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include face transplant follow up, flu and adenovirus concerns, diet and ovulation issues, and coronary calcium scans in women at low risk for heart disease. Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include treatment of acute sinusitis, adverse events related to common medications in elderly, osteoporosis in men, and shift work as a risk factor for cancer. Fri, 7 Dec 2007 15:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include a cardiovascular age score, the benefits of whole grains, a return of rickets, and too many X-rays in pregnant women. Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include using barbers and beauticians to address health issues, obesity's effect on PSA, the benefit of pedometers, and ultrasound for diagnosing ovarian masses. Wed, 21 Nov 2007 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include the success of vaccines, depression among Iraq war veterans and hospitalized people, increasing rates of sexually transmitted infections, and the dangers of homeopathy. Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include use of automatic external defibrillators, heart risk of childhood obesity, 64 slice CT to look at the heart, and seasonal variation in blood pressure. Fri, 9 Nov 2007 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include screening kids for autism, incident findings on brain MRI, how long HIV has been lurking, and weight and cancer. Fri, 2 Nov 2007 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include include risks of hysterectomy, a rise in maternal deaths in the US, increasing numbers of women choosing double mastectomy, and improved devices to bridge people to transplant. Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include stents vs. bypass surgery, a new superbug causing ear infections in kids, MRSA, and Pap vs. HPV DNA testing for cervical cancer screening. Fri, 19 Oct 2007 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include sudden death in athletes, preventing strokes in those at risk, a new medication for alcohol dependence, and the state of healthcare for kids. Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include when to take blood pressure, use of implantable defibrillators, CT vs. traditional colonscopy, and use of flu vaccine in elderly. Fri, 5 Oct 2007 10:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include ASCO's plans for post-cancer care, more on HDL and LDL, a lack of harm related to vaccine preservative thimerosol, and questions about the flu vaccine in elderly people. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include using an osteoporosis drug for breast cancer prevention, a once yearly use of another osteoporosis drug to reduce repeat fractures, use of steroids to prevent preterm delivery, and the best way to control type 2 diabetes when insulin is needed. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include a simple way to predict heart failure, benefits of vitamin D, genetic testing panned, and even modest overweight hurts your heart. Fri, 14 Sep 2007 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include impact of reducing resident duty hours, modest reduction of blood pressure in people with diabetes, huge increase in diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and food additives and hyperactivity in children. Fri, 7 Sep 2007 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include regionalized heart centers, medical clinics in retail stores, direct to consumer ads for drugs, and the possible cause of rosacea. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include the last word on calcium and vitamin D in preventing osteoporosis, benefits of obesity surgery, high blood pressure in kids and sexuality in older adults. Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include a new vaccine for multiple sclerosis, no benefit seen with antioxidants and heart disease in women, diet can help prevent colon cancer return, and the HPV vaccine can't help those already infected. Fri, 17 Aug 2007 11:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include atrial fibrillation detection and treatment, osteoporosis in men, and non-drug strategies for flu containment. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include genome wide analysis for ALS, MS, and coronary artery disease, transplanting protected insulin secreting cells, and the dangers of not taking prescription drugs correctly. Fri, 3 Aug 2007 11:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include the negative effects of salt on high blood pressure, the benefits of the herb eichinacea in preventing or shortening the duration of colds, the impact of diet soda on development of the metabolic syndrome, and choosing a surgeon with experience in prostate cancer. Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include the risk of imported foods, the predictive value of a non-fasting test for triglycerides, cancer risk posed by CT scans of the heart, and a new test for metastatic breast cancer approved by the FDA. Fri, 20 Jul 2007 11:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include a look at the risk of lightning strikes, especially through iPods, the success of folic acid supplementation in reducing spina bifida, ablation therapy for atrial fibrillation, and recurrent urinary tract infections in kids. Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include taking a closer look at avoiding the hazards of travel and summer. Fri, 6 Jul 2007 11:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include a closer look at diabetes and its impact on our healthcare system, including a discussion of several recent studies. Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include avoiding too many tests that require radiation, the benefits of a whole grain diet, asthma and antibiotic use in early life, and estrogen use to reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors.. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 11:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Podcast topics include the looming burden of Alzheimer's disease, the relationship between one type of prostate cancer treatment and heart attack, low red blood cells and surgery risk, and the connection between heart disease and kidney disease. Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Learn about 'heeling,' a type of sneaker associated with injury, avoiding Chinese toothpaste, lack of benefit and perhaps harm seen with folate supplements, and heart disease death decline explained. Fri, 08 Jun 2007 16:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey In this week's podcast learn about soy nuts help reduce blood pressure, calcium and vitamin D appear to reduce breast cancer risk in some women, new genes found associated with breast cancer, surgery helps for some back conditions but not others, and medicines used in MRI may pose a health risk. Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey In this week's podcast, coverage of FDA's warning on the diabetes drug rosaglitazone, advanced life support training for emergency responders, surgery for urinary incontinence, and alcohol intake and progression to Alzheimer's disease. Fri, 25 May 2007 16:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey This week's podcast topics include proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers, minerals and their role, fiber and magnesium in type II diabetes, as well as topics related to Asthma. Fri, 18 May 2007 16:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey This week's topics include optimal dose of aspirin, more news on stents, HPV infection and mouth cancer and drug rebates from doctors. Fri, 11 May 2007 16:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey This week's topics include a look at 'chemo brain,' treating diabetes doesn't hurt cognitive function, a once a year medication to prevent osteoporosis, and the decline in deaths due to acute coronary syndromes. Fri, 04 May 2007 15:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of April 27th Fri, 27 Apr 2007 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of April 20th Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of April 13th Fri, 13 Apr 2007 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of April 6th Fri, 06 Apr 2007 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of March 30th Fri, 30 Mar 2007 13:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of March 23rd Fri, 23 Mar 2007 14:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of March 16th Fri, 16 Mar 2007 14:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of March 9th Fri, 09 Mar 2007 14:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of March 3rd Fri, 02 Mar 2007 14:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of February 23rd Fri, 23 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