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May 2009 NIH Audio Reports Archive
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May 28, 2009
Combination of Aspirin and an Anti-Clotting Drug Reduces Risk of Dialysis Access Failure (MP3 - 03:43, 3.4 MB)
For the first time, a combination of aspirin and the anti-platelet drug dipyridamole has been shown to significantly reduce blockages and extend the useful life of new artery-vein access grafts used for hemodialysis, according to a study by the Dialysis Access Consortium (DAC).
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May 21, 2009
New Publication: “Older Adults and Alcohol: You Can Get Help” (MP3 - 03:16, 2.9 MB)
“Older Adults and Alcohol: You Can Get Help” is a new, easy-to-read booklet from the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Written for older adults and their families, friends, and caregivers, this publication answers questions and provides ways to find help.
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May 18, 2009
Researchers Uncover Genetic Clues to Blood Pressure (MP3 - 02:51, 2.6 MB)
An international research team has identified a number of unsuspected genetic variants associated with systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and hypertension (high blood pressure), suggesting potential avenues of investigation for the prevention or treatment of hypertension.
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May 18, 2009
New Data Analysis Shows Possible Link between Childhood Obesity and Allergies (MP3 - 03:20, 3.05 MB)
A new study indicates there may be yet another reason to reduce childhood obesity—it may help prevent allergies.
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May 13, 2009
Pre-Diabetes & Preventing Type 2 Diabetes (MP3 - 02:05, 1.9 MB)
Pre-diabetes is a condition in which a person's blood glucose (sugar) levels are higher than normal, but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. Findings show that modest weight loss can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
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May 13, 2009
We Can! Partners with Subway and Laila Ali (MP3 - 02:57, 2.7 MB)
The National Institutes of Health's We Can! program has partnered with Subway Restaurants to help promote effective ways for parent and their children to maintain a healthy weight and prevent obesity.
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May 6, 2009
Skin Cancer Study May Pave Way for More Individualized Treatments (MP3 - 02:14, 2.05 MB)
A major cause of melanoma is thought to be overexposure to the sun. The ultraviolet radiation in sunlight can damage DNA and lead to cancer-causing genetic changes in skin cells. New genetic analysis of key group of enzymes may pave way for more individualized treatments.
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May 1, 2009
Healthy Vision Month (MP3 - 02:14, 2.05 MB)
May is Healthy Vision Month, a national eye health observance.
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