Episode 69: September 69 Medical News Recap

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10/08/24 • 52 min

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In this latest recap we break down September 2024’s hottest health headlines! From a raspy voice that could give Tara Reid a run for her money, we shift gears to the origins of Parkinson’s disease, shocking dangers in kids’ lotions, and the science behind “pregnancy brain.” We’ll uncover hidden risks in everyday herbal supplements, ADHD meds that could be linked to psychosis, and the spicy truth about cinnamon. Learn how certain antidepressants might actually fight brain tumors while we take a closer look at the shady side of supplements. Plus, discover how caffeine could be your heart’s new best friend, and why you should think twice before using those sketchy amniotic fluid eye drops. Don’t miss the NFL’s growing concern over CTE, and brace yourself for a wild rabies story out of Minnesota. Packed with jaw-dropping facts and laughs, this episode will leave you informed, entertained, and ready for more! Don't forget to hit that subscribe button!

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Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/prevention/index.html https://nida.nih.gov/drug-topics/opioids/opioid-overdose-crisis- https://www.hhs.gov/opioids/about-the-epidemic/index.html https://www.c-tecc.org/ https://www.bleedingcontrol.org/ https://www.heart.org/en/cpr https://www.nami.org/Advocacy/Crisis-Intervention/Crisis-Intervention-Team-(CIT)-Programs https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/mental-illness https://www.osha.gov/bloodborne-pathogens https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/stress-law-enforcement https://www.samhsa.gov/law-enforcement-mental-health https://www.naemt.org/

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Sources: - American Stroke Association - Journal of Neurology (for diagnostic tools) - *National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)* National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) – Locked-in Syndrome https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Locked-Syndrome-Information-Page **Journal of Neurology – Diagnostic Challenges of Locked-in Syndrome** American Academy of Neurology (AAN) – Diagnostic Accuracy in Disorders of Consciousness https://www.aan.com Martin Pistorius – Ghost Boy: The Miraculous Escape of a Misdiagnosed Boy Trapped Inside His Own Body "The Challenge of Diagnosing Locked-in Syndrome" – Lancet Neurology** National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) – Locked-in Syndrome https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/locked-in-syndrome/ "Misdiagnosis of Locked-in Syndrome" – Brain: A Journal of Neurology** https://academic.oup.com/brain "Functional MRI in the Diagnosis of Consciousness Disorders" – Neurology Today https://journals.lww.com/neurotoday).