What Happens When Medicine Meets The Metaverse?
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Doctors can now treat chronic pain with the technology of virtual reality. Patient Tom Norris joins us to share his experience using a VR headset in place of sedatives when doctors removed three tumors from his bladder. Dr. Brennan Spiegel at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center reveals how VR treatment works and how virtual therapeutics will revolutionize medicine. Learn more at:
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Why Doctors Say A "Healthy Tan" Doesn't Exist
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Summer’s finally here, which means enjoying popsicles and pool days. But if you’ve been waiting all year for a summer tan, you may want to rethink that plan. Even a ‘healthy glow’ means our cells have already been damaged, and the sun isn’t the only problem. Dr. Shadi Kourosh discusses how factors like air pollution and digital screens can also harm our skin. Learn more at:
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Medical Notes: June 19, 2022
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Why do some painkillers cause heart disease while others prevent it? A new gel film could provide relief for areas with water shortages. Antibiotics are shrinking. And finally, parasites might be a good thing. Learn more at:
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Wombs For Rent: The Legalization Of Commercial Surrogacy
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Commercial gestational surrogacy allows parents to have a biological child that’s carried and birthed by another woman who receives a salary. Though many countries have outlawed commercial surrogacy, states in America are beginning to legalize it. Experts weigh in on the ethical implications of commercialized surrogacy. Learn more at:
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Breastfeeding May Be Natural, But That Doesn’t Mean It’s Easy
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Mothers across the nation panicked when a major recall and supply chain issues caused a baby formula shortage. One response to the shortage told women to ‘just start breastfeeding again,’ but Dr. Karen Federici explains why that’s not as simple as it sounds. Learn more at:
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Medical Notes: June 12, 2022
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Scientists are sending bacteria to the front lines. A new drug cocktail reduces the risk of having an asthma attack. Then, what should you know about hepatitis in children? And finally, driverless cars may not yet be the safest option. Learn more at:
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How To Provide Support In The Wake Of A Traumatic Loss
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It can be difficult to figure out how to comfort someone dealing with a traumatic loss. Often, there’s a fear of not knowing what to say, which can leave the grieving person feeling more alone. Two bereaved mothers recount their experiences of losing their children, and detail what good support looks like. Learn more at:
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Not Just For Wrinkles: How Botox Can Treat Your Overactive Bladder
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Though now known for its anti-aging effects, Botox was first used to manage medical conditions like hyperhidrosis and migraines. Today, doctors are also using Botox to treat overactive bladder symptoms, a condition that plagues over 30 million Americans according to the National Association for Continence. A specialist discusses the benefits of the procedure. Learn more at:
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Medical Notes: Week of June 5, 2022
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Are tattoos the future of medicine? Teens who have a miscarriage are twice as likely to attempt suicide. Antibiotics may not be the cure to your urinary tract infection. And finally, as the temperature rises, so do emergency room visits. Learn more at:
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Empty Nose Syndrome: When A Routine Nose Surgery Goes Wrong
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Empty Nose Syndrome is a rare condition that can develop after some of the most common nose procedures. Those affected are left in a constant feeling of suffocation – and there’s no cure. An ENS sufferer describes his experience living with the condition. Guest Information: Dr. Brent Senior, Chief of Rhinology, Allergy, and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill James R. Skinner, ENS patient Resources: Learn more at:
info_outlineMicroplastics found in human blood. A 25% increase in alcohol-related deaths in 2020 compared to 2019. And finally…the food you eat may be affecting your personality.
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