Elizabeth Tracey and Rick Lange, M.D. 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., chief of clinical cardiology at Johns Hopkins. en-us © 2007. All rights reserved. Fri, 16 May 2008 23:40:00 EST Beth Simpkins bsimpkins@jhmi.edu no bsimpkins@jhmi.edu (Beth Simpkins) 1 - 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 April 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 April 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 April 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 April 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 March 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 March 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 March 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 March 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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09:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of May 12th Mon, 15 May 2006 09:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of May 8th Mon, 08 May 2006 09:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of May 1st Tue, 01 May 2006 09:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of April 24th Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of April 17th Thu, 13 Apr 2006 09:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of April 10th Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of April 3rd Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of March 27th Tue, 28 Mar 2006 09:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of March 20th Tue, 21 Mar 2006 09:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of March 13th Tue, 13 Mar 2006 09:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of March 6th Mon, 6 Mar 2006 09:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of February 27th Mon, 27 Feb 2006 09:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of February 20th Mon, 20 Feb 2006 09:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of February 13th Mon, 13 Feb 2006 09:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of February 6th Sun, 05 Feb 2006 09:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of January 30th Sun, 29 Jan 2006 09:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of January 23rd Fri, 20 Jan 2006 02:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of January 16th Fri, 13 Jan 2006 02:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of January 9th Thu, 31 Dec 2005 02:30:00 EST Elizabeth Tracey Health care news roundup for the week of December 29th Thu, 31 Dec 2005 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