DD #6 - Choosing Wisely for Pediatric Care
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Medical News (00:45) – New studies confirming the link between birth control use and increased risk of breast cancer (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/06/health/birth-control-breast-cancer-hormones.html) Preventative Medicine Tip (8:15) – Vitamin D Supplements (United States Preventative Screening Task Force https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/) Guest Interview (13:15) – Pediatrician Dr. John Rice from South Bend, IN discusses the importance of the Catholic Medical Association and then gives some tips for helping parents get the best medical care for their children (For more visit http://www.choosingwisely.org/) Medical Trivia (Answer at 38:50) – What is the biblical name applied to the anatomic landmark known as the ‘thyroid cartilage’ and why is it important? Medicine in the Movies (42:00) – Does Hollywood discriminate against people with skin conditions? (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/fullarticle/2614259) spokestreet.com