http://www.odeo.com/channels/29535-Doctors-On-Health-Audio-Newsletter no Medical and health audio commentary from the doctors of MedicineNet.com Medical and health audio commentary from the doctors of MedicineNet.com Medical and health audio commentary from the doctors of MedicineNet.com en-us 40 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 07:00:00 -0700 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 07:00:00 -0700 Health & Fitness http://www.odeo.com/episodes/16658733-MedicineNet-com-Head-Lice-Prevention tag:odeo.com,2007-09-21,16658733 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 07:00:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280737-MedicineNet-com-Head-Lice-Prevention There are number of ways in which a child can contract head lice most commonly perhaps contact with an already infested person. Personal contact can be very common during childrens's activities such as school, playing sports activities. There are number of ways in which a child can contract head lice most commonly perhaps contact with an already infested person. Personal contact can be very common during childrens's activities such as school, playing sports activities. There are number of ways in which a child can contract head lice most commonly perhaps contact with an already infested person. Personal contact can be very common during childrens's activities such as school, playing sports activities. tag:odeo.com,2007-09-21,23280737 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/16658713-MedicineNet-com-Diabetes-and-Exercise tag:odeo.com,2007-09-18,16658713 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 07:00:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280741-MedicineNet-com-Diabetes-and-Exercise Diabetics need to check their blood sugar before and after exercising. Diabetics who do not check their blood sugar run the risk of hypoglycemia which can cause dizziness, as well as other complications. Just because you are a diabetic doesn't mean you can't exercise. But it is important to check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program, especially if you are over the age of 35 and run the risk of heart complications. Diabetics need to check their blood sugar before and after exercising. Diabetics who do not check their blood sugar run the risk of hypoglycemia which can cause dizziness, as well as other complications. Just because you are a diabetic doesn't mean you can't exercise. But it is important to check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program, especially if you are over the age of 35 and run the risk of heart complications. Diabetics need to check their blood sugar before and after exercising. Diabetics who do not check their blood sugar run the risk of hypoglycemia which can cause dizziness, as well as other complications. Just because you are a diabetic doesn't mean you can't exercise. But it is important to check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program, especially if you are over the age of 35 and run the risk of heart complications. tag:odeo.com,2007-09-18,23280741 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/16658643-MedicineNet-com-ADHD-and-Alcoholism tag:odeo.com,2007-07-16,16658643 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:00:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280746-MedicineNet-com-ADHD-and-Alcoholism If it is undiagnosed and untreated, ADHD can be associated with sometimes significant academic and social problems. The teen can try and self-medicate with alcohol. Parents and educators can work together to monitor the symptoms. If it is undiagnosed and untreated, ADHD can be associated with sometimes significant academic and social problems. The teen can try and self-medicate with alcohol. Parents and educators can work together to monitor the symptoms. If it is undiagnosed and untreated, ADHD can be associated with sometimes significant academic and social problems. The teen can try and self-medicate with alcohol. Parents and educators can work together to monitor the symptoms. tag:odeo.com,2007-07-16,23280746 Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/15270453-MedicineNet-com-Exercises-for-Graceful-Aging tag:odeo.com,2007-07-13,15270453 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 07:00:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280750-MedicineNet-com-Exercises-for-Graceful-Aging The most important thing is that we remain active as we get older, with aerobic exercise, and also exercises like Tai Chi and yoga, things that improve balance. We want to be physically active in our daily life, and remain active in our heads so we don't feel dependent on other people. Resistance exercise is great for the elderly, as well as balance exercises. Walking activities are important because your heart gets stronger as you continue to practice. Aerobics can even decrease the onset of Alzheimer's so it's working in the brain as well. The most important thing is that we remain active as we get older, with aerobic exercise, and also exercises like Tai Chi and yoga, things that improve balance. We want to be physically active in our daily life, and remain active in our heads so we don't feel dependent on other people. Resistance exercise is great for the elderly, as well as balance exercises. Walking activities are important because your heart gets stronger as you continue to practice. Aerobics can even decrease the onset of Alzheimer's so it's working in the brain as well. The most important thing is that we remain active as we get older, with aerobic exercise, and also exercises like Tai Chi and yoga, things that improve balance. We want to be physically active in our daily life, and remain active in our heads so we don't feel dependent on other people. Resistance exercise is great for the elderly, as well as balance exercises. Walking activities are important because your heart gets stronger as you continue to practice. Aerobics can even decrease the onset of Alzheimer's so it's working in the brain as well. tag:odeo.com,2007-07-13,23280750 Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/13391873-MedicineNet-com-Avoiding-Vacation-Weight-Gain tag:odeo.com,2007-06-13,13391873 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:00:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280753-MedicineNet-com-Avoiding-Vacation-Weight-Gain Vacations should be an opportunity to re-energize, refresh, and relax -- not an excuse to take a break from health. When planning your vacation, opt for locations that will allow you to engage in physical activities you enjoy. Keep in mind that physical activity is the ticket to enjoying extra calories without weight gain. Vacations should be an opportunity to re-energize, refresh, and relax -- not an excuse to take a break from health. When planning your vacation, opt for locations that will allow you to engage in physical activities you enjoy. Keep in mind that physical activity is the ticket to enjoying extra calories without weight gain. Vacations should be an opportunity to re-energize, refresh, and relax -- not an excuse to take a break from health. When planning your vacation, opt for locations that will allow you to engage in physical activities you enjoy. Keep in mind that physical activity is the ticket to enjoying extra calories without weight gain. tag:odeo.com,2007-06-13,23280753 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/12767973-MedicineNet-com-The-Role-of-Weightlifting-in-Weight-Loss tag:odeo.com,2007-05-30,12767973 Wed, 30 May 2007 07:00:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280755-MedicineNet-com-The-Role-of-Weightlifting-in-Weight-Loss Exercise is the best way to keep the weight off after you have lost weight. Most of the weight gain from weightlifting is from fluid in the muscle, and water is heavy.You want to gain muscle because when you lose weight, twenty five percent of your weight loss is from muscle. The fastest way to lose weight is to cut your calorie intake. Exercise is the best way to keep the weight off after you have lost weight. Most of the weight gain from weightlifting is from fluid in the muscle, and water is heavy.You want to gain muscle because when you lose weight, twenty five percent of your weight loss is from muscle. The fastest way to lose weight is to cut your calorie intake. Exercise is the best way to keep the weight off after you have lost weight. Most of the weight gain from weightlifting is from fluid in the muscle, and water is heavy.You want to gain muscle because when you lose weight, twenty five percent of your weight loss is from muscle. The fastest way to lose weight is to cut your calorie intake. tag:odeo.com,2007-05-30,23280755 Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/11726513-MedicineNet-com-The-Prevalance-of-Autism-Today tag:odeo.com,2007-04-17,11726513 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 07:00:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280761-MedicineNet-com-The-Prevalance-of-Autism-Today Autism spectrum disorders are the second most common serious developmental disability in the US, following mental retardation and intellectual impairment. CDC reports state that among 8-year-olds, 1 in 150 have autism spectrum disorder. That means 1.5 million Americans have autism spectrum disorder Autism spectrum disorders are the second most common serious developmental disability in the US, following mental retardation and intellectual impairment. CDC reports state that among 8-year-olds, 1 in 150 have autism spectrum disorder. That means 1.5 million Americans have autism spectrum disorder Autism spectrum disorders are the second most common serious developmental disability in the US, following mental retardation and intellectual impairment. CDC reports state that among 8-year-olds, 1 in 150 have autism spectrum disorder. That means 1.5 million Americans have autism spectrum disorder tag:odeo.com,2007-04-16,23280761 Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:00:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/7253663-MedicineNet-com-Kidney-Stones-Symptoms-and-Prevention tag:odeo.com,2007-01-29,7253663 Mon, 29 Jan 2007 07:00:00 -0800 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280763-MedicineNet-com-Kidney-Stones-Symptoms-and-Prevention One in 20 people will develop a kidney stone throughout their life. Dehydration can result in decrease of urine volume, which can also lead to kidney stones. Those who have had kidney stones once are more likely to have them again. Drinking plenty of water is the best preventative measure against kidney stone formation. One in 20 people will develop a kidney stone throughout their life. Dehydration can result in decrease of urine volume, which can also lead to kidney stones. Those who have had kidney stones once are more likely to have them again. Drinking plenty of water is the best preventative measure against kidney stone formation. One in 20 people will develop a kidney stone throughout their life. Dehydration can result in decrease of urine volume, which can also lead to kidney stones. Those who have had kidney stones once are more likely to have them again. Drinking plenty of water is the best preventative measure against kidney stone formation. tag:odeo.com,2007-01-28,23280763 Sun, 28 Jan 2007 23:00:00 -0800 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/5103793-MedicineNet-com-Prostate-Cancer-The-Importance-of-a-PSA-Test tag:odeo.com,2007-01-03,5103793 Wed, 03 Jan 2007 07:00:00 -0800 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280769-MedicineNet-com-Prostate-Cancer-The-Importance-of-a-PSA-Test An elevated PSA level in a patient with a history of cancer doesn't necessarily mean the cancer has recurred. There are no specific normal or abnormal PSA levels, but the higher the PSA level, the more likely cancer is present. When PSA levels continue to rise over time, other tests may be ordered. An elevated PSA level in a patient with a history of cancer doesn't necessarily mean the cancer has recurred. There are no specific normal or abnormal PSA levels, but the higher the PSA level, the more likely cancer is present. When PSA levels continue to rise over time, other tests may be ordered. An elevated PSA level in a patient with a history of cancer doesn't necessarily mean the cancer has recurred. There are no specific normal or abnormal PSA levels, but the higher the PSA level, the more likely cancer is present. When PSA levels continue to rise over time, other tests may be ordered. tag:odeo.com,2007-01-02,23280769 Tue, 02 Jan 2007 23:00:00 -0800 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/3909993-MedicineNet-com-Osteoporosis-Symptoms-Risk-Factors-and-Prevention tag:odeo.com,2006-12-11,3909993 Mon, 11 Dec 2006 07:00:00 -0800 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280797-MedicineNet-com-Osteoporosis-Symptoms-Risk-Factors-and-Prevention Osteoporosis features loss of the normal density of bone and fragile bone. It can operate silently for decades, because osteoporosis doesn't cause symptoms unless bone fractures. In the U.S, more than 10 million people have osteoporosis and almost 34 million more have low bone density. Osteoporosis features loss of the normal density of bone and fragile bone. It can operate silently for decades, because osteoporosis doesn't cause symptoms unless bone fractures. In the U.S, more than 10 million people have osteoporosis and almost 34 million more have low bone density. Osteoporosis features loss of the normal density of bone and fragile bone. It can operate silently for decades, because osteoporosis doesn't cause symptoms unless bone fractures. In the U.S, more than 10 million people have osteoporosis and almost 34 million more have low bone density. tag:odeo.com,2006-12-10,23280797 Sun, 10 Dec 2006 23:00:00 -0800 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/3539803-MedicineNet-com-Gastric-Bypass-Surgery-Risks-and-Controversy tag:odeo.com,2006-12-01,3539803 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 07:00:00 -0800 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280800-MedicineNet-com-Gastric-Bypass-Surgery-Risks-and-Controversy Gastric bypass surgery is a risky weight loss surgery and is only done on patients who are significantly obese. Patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery require lifelong changes in eating habits. Risks of gastric bypass surgery include infection, developing blood clots, leaking of the stomach contents, and stretching of the pouch. Gastric bypass surgery is a risky weight loss surgery and is only done on patients who are significantly obese. Patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery require lifelong changes in eating habits. Risks of gastric bypass surgery include infection, developing blood clots, leaking of the stomach contents, and stretching of the pouch. Gastric bypass surgery is a risky weight loss surgery and is only done on patients who are significantly obese. Patients who undergo gastric bypass surgery require lifelong changes in eating habits. Risks of gastric bypass surgery include infection, developing blood clots, leaking of the stomach contents, and stretching of the pouch. tag:odeo.com,2006-11-30,23280800 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 23:00:00 -0800 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/2256309-MedicineNet-com-Chronic-Fatigue-Syndrome-Symptoms-and-Struggle tag:odeo.com,2006-10-27,2256309 Fri, 27 Oct 2006 07:00:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280821-MedicineNet-com-Chronic-Fatigue-Syndrome-Symptoms-and-Struggle Symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome include extreme fatigue and weakness, headaches, tender lymph nodes, and muscle and joint aches. Although the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is still unknown, doctors think it might be derived from anemia, hypoglycemia, or an environmental allergy. Symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome include extreme fatigue and weakness, headaches, tender lymph nodes, and muscle and joint aches. Although the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is still unknown, doctors think it might be derived from anemia, hypoglycemia, or an environmental allergy. Symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome include extreme fatigue and weakness, headaches, tender lymph nodes, and muscle and joint aches. Although the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome is still unknown, doctors think it might be derived from anemia, hypoglycemia, or an environmental allergy. tag:odeo.com,2006-10-27,23280821 Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/2152610-MedicineNet-com-Testicular-Cancer-Symptoms-and-Detection tag:odeo.com,2006-10-13,2152610 Fri, 13 Oct 2006 07:00:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280823-MedicineNet-com-Testicular-Cancer-Symptoms-and-Detection Symptoms of testicular cancer include a painless lump or swelling in the testicle and acute pain in the scrotum. Other symptoms of testicular cancer can be an ache in the lower back as well as in the groin and a collection of fluid in the scrotum as well. Early diagnosis of testicular cancer is critical, which is why it's important for men to be performing a testicular self exam every month to screen for testicular cancer. Symptoms of testicular cancer include a painless lump or swelling in the testicle and acute pain in the scrotum. Other symptoms of testicular cancer can be an ache in the lower back as well as in the groin and a collection of fluid in the scrotum as well. Early diagnosis of testicular cancer is critical, which is why it's important for men to be performing a testicular self exam every month to screen for testicular cancer. Symptoms of testicular cancer include a painless lump or swelling in the testicle and acute pain in the scrotum. Other symptoms of testicular cancer can be an ache in the lower back as well as in the groin and a collection of fluid in the scrotum as well. Early diagnosis of testicular cancer is critical, which is why it's important for men to be performing a testicular self exam every month to screen for testicular cancer. tag:odeo.com,2006-10-13,23280823 Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/2152609-MedicineNet-com-Surviving-A-Heat-Wave-Without-Air-Conditioning tag:odeo.com,2006-08-10,2152609 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 08:37:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280826-MedicineNet-com-Surviving-A-Heat-Wave-Without-Air-Conditioning In summer, heat waves can strike areas of the country where cooler climates are the norm. In these areas, many homes do not have air conditioning, and surviving in the extreme temperatures becomes a challenge for everyone. There are steps you can take to keep cool during a heat wave even if you don't have air conditioning. In summer, heat waves can strike areas of the country where cooler climates are the norm. In these areas, many homes do not have air conditioning, and surviving in the extreme temperatures becomes a challenge for everyone. There are steps you can take to keep cool during a heat wave even if you don't have air conditioning. In summer, heat waves can strike areas of the country where cooler climates are the norm. In these areas, many homes do not have air conditioning, and surviving in the extreme temperatures becomes a challenge for everyone. There are steps you can take to keep cool during a heat wave even if you don't have air conditioning. tag:odeo.com,2006-08-10,23280826 Thu, 10 Aug 2006 01:37:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/2152605-MedicineNet-com-Jellyfish-Stings-FAQs tag:odeo.com,2006-08-08,2152605 Tue, 08 Aug 2006 08:37:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280829-MedicineNet-com-Jellyfish-Stings-FAQs Jellyfish stings are an all-too-common health hazard for beach vacationers. While most jelly fish stings are harmless (with a few exceptions), they can be extremely painful. The stinging sensation results when stingers at the ends of the tentacles of jellyfish and other aquatic animals come into contact with human skin, usually while wading or swimming in the ocean. Jellyfish stings are an all-too-common health hazard for beach vacationers. While most jelly fish stings are harmless (with a few exceptions), they can be extremely painful. The stinging sensation results when stingers at the ends of the tentacles of jellyfish and other aquatic animals come into contact with human skin, usually while wading or swimming in the ocean. Jellyfish stings are an all-too-common health hazard for beach vacationers. While most jelly fish stings are harmless (with a few exceptions), they can be extremely painful. The stinging sensation results when stingers at the ends of the tentacles of jellyfish and other aquatic animals come into contact with human skin, usually while wading or swimming in the ocean. tag:odeo.com,2006-08-08,23280829 Tue, 08 Aug 2006 01:37:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1629326-MedicineNet-com-Dangers-of-Spider-Bites tag:odeo.com,2006-08-02,1629326 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 08:37:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1629327-MedicineNet-com-Antibiotics-101 tag:odeo.com,2006-08-02,1629327 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 08:37:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280831-MedicineNet-com-Antibiotics-101 It's very important to remember to take all the medication your doctor has prescribed and for the length of time. Antibiotics tend to work fairly rapidly so, many people feel better after they take a few doses or a few days worth of antibioitics and then they stop taking the remainder of the prescription. You should never stop taking your medication before the recommended length of time. It's very important to remember to take all the medication your doctor has prescribed and for the length of time. Antibiotics tend to work fairly rapidly so, many people feel better after they take a few doses or a few days worth of antibioitics and then they stop taking the remainder of the prescription. You should never stop taking your medication before the recommended length of time. It's very important to remember to take all the medication your doctor has prescribed and for the length of time. Antibiotics tend to work fairly rapidly so, many people feel better after they take a few doses or a few days worth of antibioitics and then they stop taking the remainder of the prescription. You should never stop taking your medication before the recommended length of time. tag:odeo.com,2006-08-02,23280831 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 01:37:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280833-MedicineNet-com-Dangers-of-Spider-Bites The majority of spiders found in the U.S. are harmless with two exceptions, the black widow spider and the brown recluse spider. Both of these spiders are considered dangerous to humans. Black widows and brown recluse spiders are more common in the southern states of the U.S. and prefer warm, dry climates and undisturbed areas to hide in, such as basements, closets, and attics. The majority of spiders found in the U.S. are harmless with two exceptions, the black widow spider and the brown recluse spider. Both of these spiders are considered dangerous to humans. Black widows and brown recluse spiders are more common in the southern states of the U.S. and prefer warm, dry climates and undisturbed areas to hide in, such as basements, closets, and attics. The majority of spiders found in the U.S. are harmless with two exceptions, the black widow spider and the brown recluse spider. Both of these spiders are considered dangerous to humans. Black widows and brown recluse spiders are more common in the southern states of the U.S. and prefer warm, dry climates and undisturbed areas to hide in, such as basements, closets, and attics. tag:odeo.com,2006-08-02,23280833 Wed, 02 Aug 2006 01:37:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1376532-MedicineNet-com-Battling-Bulimia tag:odeo.com,2006-06-23,1376532 Fri, 23 Jun 2006 08:37:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280838-MedicineNet-com-Battling-Bulimia American Idol runner-up recently disclosed her battle with bulimia. The risk of developing bulimia may come from: family history, substance abuse, cultural and social differences, etc. Medical complications may include: erosion of tooth enamel, ulcers, intestinal complications, and more. There is no known way to prevent bulimia but it helps to know the signs. American Idol runner-up recently disclosed her battle with bulimia. The risk of developing bulimia may come from: family history, substance abuse, cultural and social differences, etc. Medical complications may include: erosion of tooth enamel, ulcers, intestinal complications, and more. There is no known way to prevent bulimia but it helps to know the signs. American Idol runner-up recently disclosed her battle with bulimia. The risk of developing bulimia may come from: family history, substance abuse, cultural and social differences, etc. Medical complications may include: erosion of tooth enamel, ulcers, intestinal complications, and more. There is no known way to prevent bulimia but it helps to know the signs. tag:odeo.com,2006-06-23,23280838 Fri, 23 Jun 2006 01:37:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/1376531-MedicineNet-com-Cosmetic-Surgery-Checklist-Buyer-Beware tag:odeo.com,2006-06-21,1376531 Wed, 21 Jun 2006 07:00:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280847-MedicineNet-com-Cosmetic-Surgery-Checklist-Buyer-Beware Over 10.2 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2005, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. If you're considering a cosmetic procedure, listen to Dr. Melissa Stoppler discuss questions you should be asking to help you choose the right doctor. Over 10.2 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2005, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. If you're considering a cosmetic procedure, listen to Dr. Melissa Stoppler discuss questions you should be asking to help you choose the right doctor. Over 10.2 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures were performed in the U.S. in 2005, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. If you're considering a cosmetic procedure, listen to Dr. Melissa Stoppler discuss questions you should be asking to help you choose the right doctor. tag:odeo.com,2006-06-21,23280847 Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0700 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/746350-MedicineNet-com-3rd-Day-HIV-AIDS-Conference-CROI-February-08-2006 tag:odeo.com,2006-02-08,746350 Wed, 08 Feb 2006 07:00:00 -0800 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280865-MedicineNet-com-3rd-Day-HIV-AIDS-Conference-CROI-February-08-2006 Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. Last day of conference (February 8th). It has been an extremely exciting day with some very important presentations in the area of complications of antiretroviral therapy and new treatments. The first presentation was from the CDC describing the experience in Uganda in over a thousand individuals started on antiretroviral therapy for the first time. There has been a major rollout of therapy in the developing world and this one with another report, were one of the largest to describe the tolerability of such therapy. This looked at over 1,000 individuals from 2003-2004 started on standard first line regimen in the developing world. Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. Last day of conference (February 8th). It has been an extremely exciting day with some very important presentations in the area of complications of antiretroviral therapy and new treatments. The first presentation was from the CDC describing the experience in Uganda in over a thousand individuals started on antiretroviral therapy for the first time. There has been a major rollout of therapy in the developing world and this one with another report, were one of the largest to describe the tolerability of such therapy. This looked at over 1,000 individuals from 2003-2004 started on standard first line regimen in the developing world. Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. Last day of conference (February 8th). It has been an extremely exciting day with some very important presentations in the area of complications of antiretroviral therapy and new treatments. The first presentation was from the CDC describing the experience in Uganda in over a thousand individuals started on antiretroviral therapy for the first time. There has been a major rollout of therapy in the developing world and this one with another report, were one of the largest to describe the tolerability of such therapy. This looked at over 1,000 individuals from 2003-2004 started on standard first line regimen in the developing world. tag:odeo.com,2006-02-07,23280865 Tue, 07 Feb 2006 23:00:00 -0800 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/746351-MedicineNet-com-2nd-Day-HIV-AIDS-Conference-CROI-February-07-2006 tag:odeo.com,2006-02-07,746351 Tue, 07 Feb 2006 07:00:00 -0800 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280861-MedicineNet-com-2nd-Day-HIV-AIDS-Conference-CROI-February-07-2006 Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. Update on meeting on second full day (February 7th). There were actually a series of world presentations all dealing with the related topic of treatment interruptions. Recently, a great deal of attention came to this area with the announcement of the data safety monitoring board closing one of these very important studies that was presented as a late breaker. The study was called SMART. It was a study through the CPCRA and the strategy was to determine whether you could take individuals with greater than 350 T cells and randomly assign them to either continue on their current therapy or interrupt their treatment with the plan of them restarting therapy if their CD4 count should drop to less than 250. Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. Update on meeting on second full day (February 7th). There were actually a series of world presentations all dealing with the related topic of treatment interruptions. Recently, a great deal of attention came to this area with the announcement of the data safety monitoring board closing one of these very important studies that was presented as a late breaker. The study was called SMART. It was a study through the CPCRA and the strategy was to determine whether you could take individuals with greater than 350 T cells and randomly assign them to either continue on their current therapy or interrupt their treatment with the plan of them restarting therapy if their CD4 count should drop to less than 250. Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. Update on meeting on second full day (February 7th). There were actually a series of world presentations all dealing with the related topic of treatment interruptions. Recently, a great deal of attention came to this area with the announcement of the data safety monitoring board closing one of these very important studies that was presented as a late breaker. The study was called SMART. It was a study through the CPCRA and the strategy was to determine whether you could take individuals with greater than 350 T cells and randomly assign them to either continue on their current therapy or interrupt their treatment with the plan of them restarting therapy if their CD4 count should drop to less than 250. tag:odeo.com,2006-02-06,23280861 Mon, 06 Feb 2006 23:00:00 -0800 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/746352-MedicineNet-com-1st-Day-HIV-AIDS-Conference-CROI-February-06-2006 tag:odeo.com,2006-02-06,746352 Mon, 06 Feb 2006 07:00:00 -0800 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280857-MedicineNet-com-1st-Day-HIV-AIDS-Conference-CROI-February-06-2006 Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. This meeting opened with a Plenary session and keynote lecture on Sunday, February 5th. The keynote was presented by Dr. James Kern on 25 years of the HIV pandemic, where he described his experience at the CDC in the first reported cases of AIDS in 1981 in Los Angeles. He emphasized the many advances in the following years as well as the obstacles overcome and the obstacles that are left to be overcome both with prevention, the development of vaccine, and the potential hope for eradication Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. This meeting opened with a Plenary session and keynote lecture on Sunday, February 5th. The keynote was presented by Dr. James Kern on 25 years of the HIV pandemic, where he described his experience at the CDC in the first reported cases of AIDS in 1981 in Los Angeles. He emphasized the many advances in the following years as well as the obstacles overcome and the obstacles that are left to be overcome both with prevention, the development of vaccine, and the potential hope for eradication Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. This meeting opened with a Plenary session and keynote lecture on Sunday, February 5th. The keynote was presented by Dr. James Kern on 25 years of the HIV pandemic, where he described his experience at the CDC in the first reported cases of AIDS in 1981 in Los Angeles. He emphasized the many advances in the following years as well as the obstacles overcome and the obstacles that are left to be overcome both with prevention, the development of vaccine, and the potential hope for eradication tag:odeo.com,2006-02-05,23280857 Sun, 05 Feb 2006 23:00:00 -0800 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter health http://www.odeo.com/episodes/746353-MedicineNet-com-HIV-AIDS-Conference-CROI-Intro-February-05-2006 tag:odeo.com,2006-02-05,746353 Sun, 05 Feb 2006 07:00:00 -0800 no Doctors On Health Audio Newsletter http://www.odeo.com/episodes/23280852-MedicineNet-com-HIV-AIDS-Conference-CROI-Intro-February-05-2006 Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. This has been traditionally now one of the main HIV research meetings of the year. There are 3800 researchers from around the world who have converged on Denver to present new information on both clinical and laboratory based research as well as behavioral research related to HIV and AIDS. Numerous important presentations from many investigators around the world including some important opening keynote presentations on the evening of February 5th Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. This has been traditionally now one of the main HIV research meetings of the year. There are 3800 researchers from around the world who have converged on Denver to present new information on both clinical and laboratory based research as well as behavioral research related to HIV and AIDS. Numerous important presentations from many investigators around the world including some important opening keynote presentations on the evening of February 5th Hello this is Dr. Eric Daar calling from Denver, Colorado from the 13th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections or CROI 2006. This has been traditionally now one of the main HIV research meetings of the year. There are 3800 researchers from around the world who have converged on Denver to present new information on both clinical and laboratory based research as well as behavioral research related to HIV and AIDS. 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