Webisodes
The following Episodes have special short companion "Webisodes" available. Watch them below or visit the individual episode pages.
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Cardiac Spouses When we talk about heart disease, we mainly speak in terms of prevention, treatment and rehab for the patient. This is in part because there is no medical structure in place to address the spousal issues. Research shows that outcomes of the cardiac patient are not only determined by their physical attributes, treatment, and their own outlook, but by the people around them and caring for them—specifically the spouse. |
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813 |
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Mystery Diagnosis Getting to the right medical diagnosis often involves working through the problem as the symptoms evolve. Some conditions, such as Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, can present with symptoms that can be misdiagnosed as other diseases and conditions. |
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812 |
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Colon Cancer II Cancer of the colon or rectum is also called colorectal cancer. In the United States, it is the fourth most common cancer in men and women. Caught early, it is often curable. |
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811 |
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Autism Autism is a developmental disorder that appears in the first 3 years of life, and affects the brain's normal development of social and communication skills. Autism is a physical condition linked to abnormal biology and chemistry in the brain. The exact causes of these abnormalities remain unknown, but this is a very active area of research. There are probably a combination of factors that lead to autism. |
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810 |
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Pneumonia Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lung, usually caused by an infection. Three common causes are bacteria, viruses and fungi. You can also get pneumonia by accidentally inhaling a liquid or chemical. People most at risk are older than 65 or younger than 2 years of age, or already have health problems. |
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