Health Care TraumaMan Offers Lifelike Practice for Med Students April 30, 2005 • High-tech mannequins are now serving as fake patients for medical students, who find the dummies can mimic the human body in surprisingly realistic ways. Nell Boyce recently tried her hand at some emergency surgery on TraumaMan. TraumaMan Offers Lifelike Practice for Med Students Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4624237/4625952" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Guidelines Proposed for Stem Cell Research April 29, 2005 • A report released this week by the National Academies offers guidelines for scientists doing research with human embryonic stem cells. The report's authors say the rules are needed because federal regulations specifically designed for this type of research, which is not broadly supported with federal funds, are lacking. Guidelines Proposed for Stem Cell Research Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4624836/4624837" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Health Care Target Unveils New Look for Prescription Pill Bottles April 29, 2005 • Noah Adams talks with Deborah Adler, a graphic designer behind the new look and design for prescription pill bottles that goes into use at all Target stores this weekend. The design is meant to make prescription drugs safer, and make it easier to identify the right pills to take. Target Unveils New Look for Prescription Pill Bottles Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4624799/4624800" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Research News Ex-Smokers Remain at Higher Risk for Lung Cancer April 28, 2005 • Most smokers believe that if they stop, their risk for developing lung cancer drops quickly. Research shows that quitting is definitely worth the effort. Yet heavy smokers may never lower their risk to the same level as that of those who never smoked. Ex-Smokers Remain at Higher Risk for Lung Cancer Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4622813/4622814" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Health News Briefs NPR Health News Briefs: April 24 - April 30 April 28, 2005 • Among the week's stories: The House passes a bill that would make it illegal for an adult other than a parent or guardian to take a girl to another state for an abortion if the girl's home state has a law requiring parental notification or consent.
Global Health Researchers Make Progress on Marburg Vaccine April 27, 2005 • More than a month since an outbreak of the Marburg virus in Angola captured the world's attention, researchers say they're making progress in slowing the pace of outbreaks and developing a vaccine. Even so, the World Health Organization says the virus continues to spread. Researchers Make Progress on Marburg Vaccine Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4621098/4621099" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Research News Army Doctor Pioneers Pain-Relief Work Fresh Air April 27, 2005 • Dr. Chester Buckenmaier is developing a procedure known as regional anesthesia, to manage the severe pain that many wounded soldiers experience. Army Doctor Pioneers Pain-Relief Work Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4621493/4621494" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Global Health A Primer on Marburg Virus April 26, 2005 • Marburg is a rare, severe form of hemorrhagic fever closely related to the Ebola virus. In both diseases, victims bleed to death, often from every orifice and every organ. Few infections are as deadly.
Food New Fast Food Fare Bucks Health Trends April 26, 2005 • Even as Americans are urged to improve their super-sized eating habits, some fast food chains are offering bigger portions with more fat. And many customers are eating it up. New Fast Food Fare Bucks Health Trends Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4619086/4619342" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Global Health Africa Malaria Day: Working for Prevention, Cure April 25, 2005 • The United Nations has designated April 25 as Africa Malaria Day. Malaria kills more than a million Africans each year, most of them children. Correspondent Farai Chideya reports on groups ranging from scientists to musicians working on both prevention and a cure. Africa Malaria Day: Working for Prevention, Cure Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4618623/4618624" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Health Care Teaching the Ethics of Pharmacy April 23, 2005 • Earlier this month, the governor of Illinois ordered pharmacists in the state to dispense birth control regardless of their ethical objections to it. Laurie Rice, professor of law and ethics at the University of California at San Francisco, describes the ethics instruction she gives to her own pharmacy students. Teaching the Ethics of Pharmacy Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4616776/4616777" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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The Impact of War Military Combats High Divorce Rate April 21, 2005 • Long deployments make marriage especially difficult for military couples. In an effort to reverse the high divorce rate in the armed services, the Army has created a marriage-counseling program that teaches military couples basic relationship skills. Military Combats High Divorce Rate Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4609495/4609496" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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What Americans Eat Health Experts Offer Tips for Grocery Shopping April 21, 2005 • Americans tend to eat for pleasure, out of boredom, and often times on the go. Nutritionists say for those interested in a healthy diet, there's one good way to take charge: In order to eat well, you have to shop well. Nutritionists offer tips for trips to the grocery store. Health Experts Offer Tips for Grocery Shopping Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4609051/4609137" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Research News Study Revises Death Rate from Obesity April 20, 2005 • A study appearing in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that fewer Americans die directly from obesity than seen in earlier studies. However, researchers warn the study is not a license to overindulge. Study Revises Death Rate from Obesity Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4608628/4608629" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Opinion From Our Listeners Government Introduces New Eating Recommendations April 20, 2005 • For the last 15 years, the government's colorful food pyramid has been taped to refrigerators across the county. Now there will be 12 triangles to choose from under new Agriculture Department guidelines. Government Introduces New Eating Recommendations Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4608450/4608451" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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