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The Health News – 20 February 2017

20 February 2017

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• The increase in cases of meningococcal strains W and Y leads to free vaccine to all Queenslanders aged 15 to 19 under a new State Government health program..

• Kingston Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital in South Australia was forced to rely upon a private donor to fix a badly leaking roof, wherein the water has been dripping through the ceilings onto the patient’s beds.

• Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s radiology staff are threatening industrial action. Angiographers said their skills were not being sufficiently recognised.

The Importance of Recognizing and Treating Depression in the Geriatric Population [Interview] [Transcript]

17 February 2017

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Guest: Dr. George Hennawi

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: George Hennawi, MD, CMD, F.A.C.P, is the Director of Geriatrics and Medical Director, for the Center for Successful Aging at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Hennawi completed his residency at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in 2002 and then returned to work there from 2007 to 2012. He developed a unique model of care which he built into the Center for Successful Aging at MedStar Good Samaritan.

Segment overview: In this segment, Dr George Hennawi discusses the importance of recognizing and treating depression in our geriatric population.

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine for Patients with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis [Interview][Transcript]

17 February 2017

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Guest: Dr. Anne O’Donnell

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Dr. Anne O’Donnell is the Division Chief of Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. She is also the Medical Director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Georgetown University.

Segment overview: Segment 3. Dr. Anne O’Donnell, pulmonologist, talks about pulmonary and critical care medicine.

Late Stage Treatment Options for Patients with Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis (NCFB) [Interview] [Transcript]

17 February 2017

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Guest: Dr. Anne O’Donnell

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Dr. Anne O’Donnell is the Division Chief of Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. She is also the Medical Director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Georgetown University.

Segment overview: Dr. Anne O’Donnell, pulmonologist, discusses late stage options for relief, and the evolving treatment landscape for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.

Treatments and Symptoms of Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis (NCFB) [Interview][Transcript]

17 February 2017

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Guest: Dr. Anne O’Donnell

Presenter: Neal Howard

Guest Bio: Dr. Anne O’Donnell is the Division Chief of Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine. She is also the Medical Director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Georgetown University.

Segment overview: Dr. Anne O’Donnell, pulmonologist, talks about non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, causes, symptoms and treatment.

The Health News – 17 February 2017

17 February 2017

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Overview:
• Senior Coalition Minister Christopher Pyne says the Government has no intention to increase taxes to help pay for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

• The story of Gabby Wanambi, a 9 year old girl who died of septicaemia in May 2014 has been told. Her ankle was injured and it was too late when medical staff realized that it was more than just a simple injury.

• Energy drinks are not safe to everyone. It is linked to a higher risk of sudden cardiac death among young people who may be unaware they have a heart condition.

The Health News – 16 February 2017

16 February 2017

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Overview:
• EptA, the protein that causes multi-drug resistance by masking bacteria from both the human immune system and important antibiotics, has been discovered and seen as a huge step forward in the global fight against superbugs.

• Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide failed to report the deaths of eight infants over nine-year period. SA coroner Mark Johns expressed confidence that measures had been put in place to avoid similar failures in the future.

• A study suggests that adding sugar tax could lead to longer lives and reduced health costs if introduced with other measures encouraging healthier eating.

The Health News – 15 February 2017

15 February 2017

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Overview:
• People, even if untrained, are being urged to use defibrillators to save lives in the case of cardiac arrest. Imelda Lynch, chief executive of Heart Foundation, says defibrillating someone in the first few minutes of a heart attack increases their survival rate..

• The use of crystal methamphetamine or ice is growing. The State Government issues changes to the law
and the police is keen to get more search powers without a warrant.

• A research shows that the muscle pains experienced during the first strenuous workout in months are part of the body’s protective mechanism preventing people from damaging themselves.

FDA-Approved Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement [Interview][Transcript]

14 February 2017

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Guest: Dr. John Wang
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: John C. Wang, MD, is chief of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at MedStar Union Memorial and scientific director for Baltimore Cardiovascular Research. Dr. Wang is board certified in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine. He specializes in minimally invasive procedures that increase blood flow to the heart, diminish chest pain and decrease the risk of heart attack.

Segment overview: In this segment, Dr. John Wang, Chief of Cardiac Catheterization for The MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital discusses Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Advances in Dissolvable Cardiac Stents [Interview][Transcript]

14 February 2017

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Guest: Dr. John Wang
Presenter: Neal Howard
Guest Bio: John C. Wang, MD, is chief of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at MedStar Union Memorial and scientific director for Baltimore Cardiovascular Research. Dr. Wang is board certified in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine. He specializes in minimally invasive procedures that increase blood flow to the heart, diminish chest pain and decrease the risk of heart attack.

Segment overview: In this segment, Dr. John Wang, chief of cardiac catheterization for The MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital discusses advances in dissolvable cardiac stents.