Medscape Public Health & Prevention Podcast
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Latest medical news and features from Medscape Public Health & Prevention
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CleanOverdose Risk in Young Children of Women Prescribed Opioids | Children of women who are prescribed opioids are at significant risk for opioid overdose. | 7/11/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDr Rob Califf on His Short-Lived Tenure as FDA Commissioner | From being critiqued by Bernie Sanders to the controversial Duchenne drug approval decision, Dr Califf recounts his experiences as FDA commissioner. | 7/6/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanGiving Teens With ADHD the Keys to Safer Driving | Though these patients crash at a lower rate than once believed, the risks are still plentiful, according to Dr Thomas Power. | 7/3/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCDC Contraception Guidelines: The Latest Updates | Here are the hot-off-the-press revisions to CDC contraception guidelines and recommendations. | 6/26/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhat Socialized Medicine Is and Isn't | When it comes to national healthcare, 'open your eyes' to international models and 'be not afraid to change,' advises Dr George Lundberg. | 6/21/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanHow to Fix the 'Ailing' VA Health System | Dr Lundberg shares a letter written to then-Under Secretary Dr David Shulkin by the late Dr Richard Horowitz, describing his concerns about the Veterans Affairs system and suggestions for improvement. | 6/21/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhat Do Doctors Really Think About the ACA? | Physicians from all over the country tell Medscape about their experiences with the ACA. What's your take? | 6/20/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCDC's Emergency Drugs for US Clinicians and Hospitals | Suspect a case of botulism or malaria? You'll soon find that your local pharmacy doesn't stock antitoxin or artesunate. You can get these lifesaving drugs quickly from CDC. Here's how. | 6/5/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanFidget Spinners: A Pediatrician's Take | Fidget spinners are the latest craze to sweep the nation. We asked Alok Patel, MD, an associate professor of clinical pediatrics at Columbia in New York City, to try one out. | 6/5/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanHeart Health and Cognition: The Link Strengthens | Dr JoAnn Manson summarizes key evidence showing that 'what's good for the heart is good for the brain.' | 6/1/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanAre We Helping Kids in 'Kinship Care'? | First things first: Ask the identity of the person bringing a child in for care. It might not be the biological parent. | 5/22/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean'Healthcare Delayed Is Healthcare Denied' | Drs Bhargava and Stein discuss their concerns for pediatric care during this tumultuous time and offer advice for clinicians who want to do more. | 5/19/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRx for Opioid Epidemic: Prevent, Rescue, Treat, and Hope | In Pennsylvania, thousands of lives have been saved in the fight against the opioid epidemic. Dr Rachel Levine explains. | 5/17/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCannabis Testing: Sometimes Less Is More | Do we know enough about the effects and metabolism of cannabis to interpret lab values meaningfully? | 5/15/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanHow NAM Would Fix the Broken American Healthcare System | The US healthcare system is a mess. The National Academy of Medicine has proposed a substantive plan to improve it. Congress should pay attention, says Dr Lundberg. | 5/11/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanOutbreaks, Evolution, and Rock 'n' Roll: Topol Talks to Pardis Sabeti | A scientist sequences outbreak viral genomes--and shares the data--to help the world stay on top of the next Ebola or Zika. | 5/10/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhat Deportation Centers Are Like for Kids: AAP Takes a Look | No security blanket, no teddy bear. Dr Fernando Stein tells Medscape viewers what children experience in deportation centers and what AAP is doing to help. | 5/8/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTesting, Care, and Cure of Hepatitis C | Despite many challenges, an increasing number of HCV-infected patients are being treated and cured, and many can be managed in primary care. | 5/5/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhich Antibiotics Should Be Avoided in Early Pregnancy? | Dr Arefa Cassoobhoy highlights one of the week's most important news stories for primary care. | 5/5/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanAdvocating for Children: Interview With Dr Fernando Stein | Dr Fernando Stein describes the tremendous advocacy efforts for children being done by the American Academy of Pediatrics and other organizations. | 5/3/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 21 | CleanVideoAmerican Healthcare Is an American Sickness | Many books have been written about healing the American healthcare system, but as yet, we have no cure. | 4/27/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanLong Life or Living Well: AHA Addresses Elderly With CVD | Longevity is seductive, but it comes with consequences. Drs Piña and Forman discuss a new AHA scientific statement on physical and cognitive function considerations in the older patient with CVD. | 4/26/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 23 | CleanVideoTeens With ASD Who Want to Drive: Who Is Ready? | Many teens with autism spectrum disorders want to--and should be allowed to--drive a car. What is the role of healthcare professionals in helping make this decision? | 4/21/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
| 24 | CleanVideoVitamin D: Insights into Relationship with CVD and All-Cause Mortality | Dr JoAnn Manson presents new data about the use of vitamin D supplementation to prevent cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality. | 4/18/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanUSPSTF Casts Net Wider for PSA Screening; Education Is Key | Dr Chodak discusses proposed USPSTF prostate cancer screening guidelines and offers much needed education for patients on the pros and cons of screening. | 4/17/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanNew Cholera Vaccine for Adult Travelers | Here's what you need to know for adult patients who are traveling to cholera outbreak areas and who may be candidates for the new cholera vaccine. | 4/17/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanPreserving Cognition on a Computer | Dr Peter Yellowlees explores the evidence on using computerized cognitive training to preserve brain function. | 4/10/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanRabies: What's an Exposure? Know When to Vaccinate | To respond promptly, clinicians need to understand what constitutes a rabies exposure and how to properly dose the vaccine. | 4/3/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanEnhancing the Effectiveness of Medical Missions | Dr Wilner and Dr Loh discuss approaches to optimizing the value of medical missions through local partnership and the organization 53rd Week. | 3/31/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanUpdate on Acute Flaccid Myelitis | CDC provides an update on this mysterious illness affecting children nationwide. | 3/22/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanDrugs That Could Give Your Patients a Dangerous High | What are some of the synthetic drugs that people are using? | 3/22/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhy the High CRC Rate in Latino--Genes, Stigma, or Other Factors? | Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the Latino population. Drs John Marshall and Marcia Cruz-Correa discuss which factors are at play. | 3/20/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean'I'm Mad as Hell!': Healthcare in America Today | Dr Lieberman offers perspective on the healthcare landscape in America, repeal of the Affordable Care Act, and fiscal implications associated with clinical research and NIH funding. | 3/20/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanFading Immunity May Be Behind Mumps Epidemic | Dr Paul Offit discusses potential weaknesses in the MMR vaccine, and ongoing efforts to address them. | 3/17/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanKidney Patients Left in the Wind: A Heartfelt Story | Dr Szczech provides a sobering view on what extreme actions uninsured immigrants are taking to push their symptom boundaries to near death every week in order to get emergent hemodialysis. | 3/10/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe VA System: An Integrated Healthcare Example for All | The Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated healthcare system in the US with a common EHR. Dr Harrington learns the advantages for cardiology practice and research. | 3/8/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanNewborn Screening for Rare Diseases | A parent's story with two different outcomes illustrates why newborn screening is so important in the early diagnosis and treatment of rare disorders. | 2/27/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanTrumpcare at Time Point Zero | Measuring the effectiveness of healthcare pre-Obamacare and again 7 years in shows improvement in most areas. January 20, 2017, is time point zero for sizing Trumpcare's impact on these same areas. | 2/16/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Amount of Exercise Needed to Reduce All-Cause Mortality | Do exercise intensity and sport type affect mortality risk or is it all the same? Dr JoAnn Manson reviews two recent studies on physical activity that have important public health implications. | 2/15/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanACIP 2017 Immunization Schedule: The Key Points | What are the key changes to recommendations for adult immunizations in 2017? | 2/6/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhat to Tell Patients About Breast Cancer Screening | How common is breast cancer overdiagnosis and how real are the benefits of screening? | 1/20/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanLatent Tuberculosis: New Testing Recommendations | CDC supports the new USPSTF recommendations for latent tuberculosis testing, and a larger role for primary care clinicians in identifying patients for testing. | 12/19/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanCan Lavender and Tea Tree Oils Hurt Kids? | Although there is no definitive proof that lavender and tea tree oils act as endocrine disruptors, studies suggest a possible link. | 12/16/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanAre Vegan and Vegetarian Diets Safe During Pregnancy? | Beware of nutrient deficiencies in your vegetarian patients who are considering pregnancy, especially vitamin B12, iron, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids. | 12/6/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanConducting Medical Exams in Those Seeking Asylum in the US | One role of primary care physicians may be to evaluate persons seeking asylum in the United States, which involves a very careful and detailed history and physical examination. | 11/22/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanBurden of Cancer Pain Worse in Some Countries | One of the greatest worries of a cancer patient is the possibility of a painful death. Unfortunately, a painless death is not something that many oncologists around the world are able to promise. | 11/17/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe World Is Not Prepared for Pandemics | Results of a comprehensive, international study have spurred a new framework for combating infectious diseases threats, says Dr Victor Dzau, president of the National Academy of Medicine. | 11/15/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanHand Sanitizer Loses to Good Old-Fashioned Soap and Water | Hand sanitizers may be quick and convenient, but washing with soap and water is still the most effective way to prevent infections. | 10/20/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhat the Nurses' Health Study Taught Us About Women's Health | A compendium of evidence from the two Nurses' Health Studies has changed public health in untold ways, Dr. JoAnn Manson says. | 9/22/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Clean'Same-Day' ART Initiation: Better Retention in Care, Outcomes | Initiating ART on the same day as HIV diagnosis led to better retention in care and patient outcomes in a trial in Haiti. | 9/21/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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