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  • Nih Research Radio -- April 18, 2008
    Published: Apr 18, 08
    #0056 Report from NIH Research Radio -- Topics for Friday, April 18, 2008Coming up in this episode: how cognitive health is improving among older Americans; and a conversation about helping older adults prevent or delay diabetes. But first, how researchers have discovered a new battleground to fight viruses with vaccines.E-mail Joe BalintfyPodcast archives
     
  • Nih Research Radio -- April 4, 2008
    Published: Apr 4, 08
    #0055 Report from NIH Research Radio -- Topics for Friday, April 4, 2008Coming up in this episode: a look at what happened during Brain Awareness Week; we'll get an "African Tutorial" from the National Library of Medicine; but first, how prostate tumors act differently in different men.E-mail Joe BalintfyPodcast archives
     
  • Nih Research Radio -- March 21, 2008
    Published: Mar 21, 08
    #0054 Report from NIH Research Radio -- Topics for Friday, March 21, 2008Coming up in this episode: a report about how the Perceived Stigma of HIV/AIDS is Still Problem for Native American Women; we'll have more about learning How Much is Too Much when it comes to drinking; and get an update about how Heart Disease Continues to Decline in Women. But first, a report on how MRI's can see drug cravings.E-mail Joe BalintfyPodcast archives
     
  • Nih Research Radio -- February 22, 2008
    Published: Feb 22, 08
    #0052 Report from NIH Research Radio -- Topics for Friday, February 22, 2008Coming up in this episode: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, tips to prevent it, especially in winter months; also, a report on predicting the spread and survival of liver cancer. But first a tropical virus may be headed to the United States.E-mail Joe BalintfyPodcast archives
     
  • Nih Research Radio -- February 8, 2008
    Published: Feb 8, 08
    #0051 Report from NIH Research Radio -- Topics for Friday, February 8, 2008Coming up in this edition we'll have a report and talk more with Dr. Griffin Rodgers about chronic kidney disease, and have an interview with the director of NIH about biomedical imaging. But first a story about how some brain tumors grow.Episode #0051 show notesE-mail Bill SchmalfeldtPodcast archives
     
  • Nih Research Radio -- February 8, 2008
    Published: Feb 8, 08
    #0051 Report from NIH Research Radio -- Topics for Friday, February 8, 2008Coming up in this edition we'll have a report and talk more with Dr. Griffin Rodgers about chronic kidney disease, and have an interview with the director of NIH about biomedical imaging. But first a story about how some brain tumors grow.Episode #0051 show notesE-mail Joe BalintfyPodcast archives
     
  • Nih Research Radio -- January 25, 2007
    Published: Jan 25, 08
    #0050 Report from NIH Research Radio -- Topics for Friday, January 25, 2008Coming up in this edition, a basic science breakthrough in understanding the genetics of autism; an in-depth interview about a blood disorder; and a report on how scientists can now better predict psychotic illnesses in youth. But first, small steps you can take to prevent diabetes.Episode #0050 show notesE-mail Joe BalintfyPodcast archives
     
  • Nih Research Radio -- January 11, 2008
    Published: Jan 11, 08
    #0049 Report from NIH Research Radio -- Topics for Friday, January 11, 2008Coming up in this edition, we hear about cervical cancer awareness and the HPV virus, and how a Healthy Lifestyle May Lower the Risk of Cancer for African Americans. But first, we have a pair of reports from Wally Akinso the first on chronic kidney disease and the other on heart attack symptoms.Episode #0049 show notesE-mail Joe BalintfyPodcast archives
     
  • Nih Research Radio -- December 28, 2007
    Published: Dec 28, 07
    #0048 Report from NIH Research Radio -- Topics for Friday, December 28, 2007Coming up in this edition, we take a look back at some past features: One report from a year ago when the First Human Trial of Avian Flu Vaccine Began, and another from when Wally Akinso looked at a Publication Explaining the Science of Addiction. But first, a timely interview about helping parents help kids with healthy eating.Episode #0048 show notesE-mail Joe BalintfyPodcast archives
     
  • Nih Research Radio -- December 14, 2007
    Published: Dec 14, 07
    #0047 Report from NIH Research Radio -- Topics for December 14, 2007Welcome to episode 47 of NIH Research Radio with news about the ongoing medical research at the National Institutes of Health-the nation's medical research agency. I'm your new host Joe Balintfy. Coming up in this edition, Wally Akinso has reports about training that helps older adults find health information online, and about a State-of-the-Science Conference on a largely unreported and untreated health condition. But first, a
     
  • Nih Research Radio -- December 14, 2007
    Published: Dec 14, 07
    #0047 Report from NIH Research Radio -- Topics for December 14, 2007Welcome to episode 47 of NIH Research Radio with news about the ongoing medical research at the National Institutes of Health-the nation's medical research agency. I'm your new host Joe Balintfy. Coming up in this edition, Wally Akinso has reports about training that helps older adults find health information online, and about a State-of-the-Science Conference on a largely unreported and untreated health condition. But first, a
     
  • Nih Research Radio -- November 30, 2007
    Published: Nov 30, 07
    #0046 Report from NIH Research Radio -- Topics for Friday, November 30, 2007Coming up on this edition, some startling news for parents of teen aged drivers. Also, results of new research shows that heavier people can be more affected by ozone their lighter peers. And Wally Akinso has a report about the rate of development in the brains of youngsters with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). But first, a study that shows family members of patients who die in the ICU are actually
     
  • Nih Research Radio -- November 16, 2007
    Published: Nov 16, 07
    #0045 Report from NIH Research Radio -- Topics for Friday, November 16, 2007Coming up on this edition, we'll have a chat about how to avoid holiday weight gain with Dr. Susan Yanovski, co-Director of the Office of Obesity Research at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. And speaking of the NIDDK, through its Weight-control Information Network, they've launched a program called "Sisters Together: Move More, Eat Better." Wally Akinso has a story about som
     
  • Nih Research Radio -- November 2, 2007
    Published: Nov 2, 07
    #0044 Report from NIH Research Radio -- Topics for Friday, November 2, 2007Coming up on this edition, we'll review the importance of taking part in clinical trials - especially in the search for a safe and effective HIV/AIDS vaccine. In a study of human brain tissue scientists have revealed that schizophrenia may occur, in part, because of a problem in an intermittent on-and-off switch for a gene involved in making a key chemical messenger in the brain. And Wally Akinso will tell us about a
     
  • Nih Research Radio -- October 19, 2007
    Published: Oct 19, 07
    #0043 Report from NIH Research Radio -- Topics for Friday, October 19, 2007Coming up on this edition, Bill Schmalfeldt sits down for a chat with Dr. Francine Kaufman, the incoming chair of the National Diabetes Education Program. Wally Akinso has a story about a way to help African American families "Make the Kidney Connection." We'll hear more about another good reason to cut back on your salt intake, and from a story aired earlier this year, Wally will tell us about the results of a st