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Examining Links Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Cardiovascular Disease
https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/examining-links-between-vitamin-d-deficiency-and-cardiovascular-disease/6412/Vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency are common because of a number of factors, not the least of which is a lack of exposure to sunlight. What role does vitamin D play in ensuring cardiovascular health, and should clinicians routinely test patients for such deficiency? Dr. Jeffrey Anderson, vice-cFollow-Up on Japan: Assessing Radiation and Mental Health Threats
https://reachmd.com/programs/second-opinion-live/follow-up-on-japan-assessing-radiation-and-mental-health-threats/6373/This rebroadcast of the March 30th program continues analysis of the health issues in Japan following that country’s magnitude 9.0 earthquake, tsunami, and subsequent nuclear crisis, with a focus on two key healthcare issues— radiation danger and mental health. Our guests include an American radiatiFaster Treatment of MI with the Help of Wireless EKG Programs
https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/faster-treatment-of-mi-with-the-help-of-wireless-ekg-programs/6179/Door-to-balloon time for a patient with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (or STEMI) should be less than 90 minutes. Wireless electrocardiography (or EKG) programs around the country are helping to reduce door-to-balloon time by transmitting EKG data to hospitals via broadband internet, wheThe Causes and Treatment of Retinal Detachments
https://reachmd.com/programs/revealing-retina/the-causes-and-treatment-of-retinal-detachments/5624/Although floaters in one's vision are common, this symptom can be a key indicator of a retinal tear or detachment. What is the incidence of retinal detachment in the U.S., and when should a primary care physician suspect this condition? Dr. Saad Shaikh, associate professor and member of the teachingIs Less More? Spending for Better Outcomes
https://reachmd.com/programs/clinicians-roundtable/is-less-more-spending-for-better-outcomes/5083/In the healthcare debate, we've heard a lot about the equation between improving quality and cutting costs. But new research takes the opposite view that sometimes increased spending leads to better outcomes. Host Bruce Japsen, who also writes about healthcare for the Chicago Tribune, talks with Dr.Down-To-Earth Space Medicine with Astronaut Dr. Michael Barratt
https://reachmd.com/programs/second-opinion-live/down-to-earth-space-medicine-with-astronaut-dr-michael-barratt/5035/Listen as Second Opinion Live speaks with guest Dr. Michael Barratt — physician, astronaut, and the man who literally wrote the book on space medicine. Dr. Barratt returned to Earth in October, 2009, after 200 days on board the International Space Station. Plus, hosts Dr. Matt Birnholz and Dr. MichaExpanding the Role of Physician Assistants in Canada
https://reachmd.com/programs/clinicians-roundtable/expanding-the-role-of-physician-assistants-in-canada/4833/Physician assistants have been practicing in Manitoba, Canada, for only the past 10 years. With a shortage of physicians across the country, the need for PAs is more crucial than ever. Ian Jones, president of the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants, joins host Lisa D'Andrea Lenell to discusNew Advances in the Treatment of Familial Dysautonomia
https://reachmd.com/programs/clinicians-roundtable/new-advances-in-the-treatment-of-familial-dysautonomia/4134/Host Dr. Bruce Bloom welcomes Dr. Berish Rubin, professor in the department of biological sciences and head of the Laboratory for Familial Dysautonomia research at Fordham University in Bronx, New York. A genetic condition, symptoms include inability to swallow, respiratory congestion, poor muscle tA Pacemaker for the Brain? Developments in Neuroprosthetics
https://reachmd.com/programs/focus-on-future-medicine-and-genetics/a-pacemaker-for-the-brainbrdevelopments-in-neuroprosthetics/4007/Dr. Justin Sanchez explains to host Dr. Larry Kaskel the latest research regarding neuroprosthetics. These prosthetics directly interface and decode brain communications. The greatest development arises in utilizing smart prosthetics called "brain chips" that learn with the patient overtime, and somNew Treatments to Reduce Liver Damage From Hepatitis B
https://reachmd.com/programs/gi-insights/new-treatments-to-reduce-liver-damage-from-hepatitis-b/3994/Untreated hepatitis B can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. What methods are available for physicians to treat hepatitis B patients? Host Dr. Jay Goldstein reviews available treatments for reducing liver damage from hepatitis B with Dr. Scott Cotler, chief of hepatology at the University of Illino