Full Episodes
The following Episodes are available in full on-demand. Watch them below or visit the individual episode pages.
(note: Episodes from Seasons 1-3 are not available online).
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Medical Radiation The use of CT scan as a diagnostic tool has increased significantly since the 1970’s. But the dose of ionizing radiation delivered in a CT scan is higher than most other imaging techniques. Even though MRI is an advanced technology that delivers no radiation, CT scans are still the diagnostic tool of choice, even in situations where an MRI would be sufficient. Today, the CT scan is one of the most commonly used procedures in diagnostic radiology. And scanning protocols mandate increased radiation doses. |
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Memory Enhancement Crossword puzzles, vitamins, and classical music have all been promoted as tools for improving memory. Panelists discuss the recent theories and research surrounding memory enhancement and help viewers separate fact from fiction. |
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Migraine Often debilitating and misunderstood, migraine headaches and the options available to treat them are sources of much debate. Anger, frustration and desperation can plague both patients and physicians. Our panel navigates a case of migraine and the often confusing information that surrounds pain management and prevention. |
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Mind / Body Medicine Can positive thinking, prayer or yoga help heal your body as well as your mind? It depends who you ask. Research into the connection between the mind and the body is both fascinating and controversial. |
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Multiple Sclerosis Multiple Sclerosis (MS) can be a debilitating disease of the nervous system in which the protective sheath around nerve cells becomes damaged. Symptoms vary widely and cannot be predicted, but research and clinical experience are incrementally making treatments for MS more successful, giving individuals a better quality of life. |
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