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Following the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham from an aortic dissection, it’s worth knowing the warning signs of aortic disease. Northwestern Medicine’s Dr. Quentin Youmans explains the symptoms to watch for and when to seek medical attention.
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Dr. Santina Wheat, Program Director, McGaw Northwestern Family Medicine Residency at Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, joins Wendy Snyder for this week’s health update. They discuss the latest about the diarrhea-causing parasite, whether or not gout can be preventable, cholesterol tests, and Dr. Wheat answers questions from listeners.
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Reducing your risk of cancer death may be as simple as taking brief breaks for physical activity throughout the day, according to a new observational study. The study, led by researchers from the University of Glasgow studying the association between cancer and prolonged sedentary behavior, found that participants who regularly interrupted prolonged sitting with physical…
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Dr. Sterling Elliott, Clinical Pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine and Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at Feinberg School of Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to answer listener questions. From statins to fish oils, Dr. Sterling Elliott gives his recommendations.
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The proposed “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance” rule will make several changes to how the federal government manages funding for scientific research and other fields. Dr. Ravi Kalhan, a Chicago-based pulmonary doctor and professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, submitted a public comment ahead of the proposed rule implementation. He is particularly worried…
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A cholesterol test that many Americans don’t receive may do a better job of identifying who needs treatment to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to new research from Northwestern Medicine. “We found that apoB testing to intensify cholesterol-lowering medication would prevent more heart attacks and strokes than current practice, and that…

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