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2012 NIH Podcast Archive

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  • December 28, 2012

    Episode #0175 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • Participating in a clinical research trial – Part 1: Arrive and diet
    • Participating in a clinical research trial – Part 2: Tests and more tests
    • Participating in a clinical research trial – Part 3: Conclusions

    Transcript - Episode #0175

  • December 14, 2012

    Episode #0174 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • “Biggest Loser” study finds diet and exercise can sustain weight loss
    • From Clinical Trials to Classroom Commitment, NIMH Expertise Benefits Students
    • The science behind cancer screening

    Transcript - Episode #0174

  • November 30, 2012

    Episode #0173 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • Rethinking the link between moderate alcohol drinking and breast cancer
    • NIH launches new tool for parents to help keep kids drug-free
    • Food insufficiency linked to frailty

    Transcript - Episode #0173

  • November 16, 2012

    Episode #0172 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • NIH study uncovers new mechanism of action for class of chemotherapy drugs
    • NIH study shows the deaf brain processes touch differently
    • Tips to stay healthy this holiday season
    • Research on MRI screening for coronary artery disease

    Transcript - Episode #0172

  • November 2, 2012

    Episode #0171 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • COPD awareness
    • Palliative care awareness
    • NCI Cancer Bulletin Featured Clinical Trial

    Transcript - Episode #0171

  • October 19, 2012

    Episode #0170 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • High Priority Research Strategies of Suicide Prevention
    • NIH awards $100 million for Autism Centers of Excellence Program

    Transcript - Episode #0170

  • October 5, 2012

    Episode #0169 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • Aspirin-clopidogrel no better than aspirin alone for patients with lacunar stroke
    • NEI Challenge to Identify Audacious Goals in Vision Research and Blindness Rehabilitation
    • The Heart Truth anniversary

    Transcript - Episode #0169

  • September 21, 2012

    Episode #0168 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month
    • National Cholesterol Education Month
    • Genotype-Tissue Expression Project

    Transcript - Episode #0168

  • September 7, 2012

    Episode #0167 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • Awareness for minorities who have or could develop cancer
    • Study shows adolescents are more likely to need vitamin and mineral supplement
    • Bio-specimens

    Transcript - Episode #0167

  • August 27, 2012

    Episode #0166 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • Vaccine and antibiotics stabilized so refrigeration is not needed
    • Researching pain and treatment approaches

    Transcript - Episode #0166

  • August 10, 2012

    Episode #0165 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • Advances in adhesive technology for joint replacements
    • Colleges and communities can reduce alcohol-related harm to students
    • Parents can help their child have a healthy school year

    Transcript - Episode #0165

  • July 27, 2012

    Episode #0164 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • AIDS 2012 opening plenary on ending the HIV/AIDS pandemic
    • AIDS 2012 extra
    • Battling bacteria
    • The history, and birthday, of NIH

    Transcript - Episode #0164

  • July 13, 2012

    Episode #0163 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • Childhood obesity
    • Social risk and obesity in children
    • Clinical research trial outpatient experience

    Transcript - Episode #0163

  • June 29, 2012

    Episode #0162 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • NIH, EPA announce competition for personal air pollution and health sensors
    • Opioid receptors
    • Tuberculosis awareness
    • Pediatric research award

    Transcript - Episode #0162

  • June 15, 2012

    Episode #0161 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • NIH study finds that coffee drinkers have lower risk of death
    • Measles in the United States
    • Tuberculosis awareness
    • Fathers lead the family in living healthier

    Transcript - Episode #0161

  • June 1, 2012

    Episode #0160 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • NIH launches collaborative program with industry and researchers to spur therapeutic development
    • Alzheimer’s Disease Research Summit
    • Hidden Treasure

    Transcript - Episode #0160

  • May 18, 2012

    Episode #0159 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • Asthma Awareness
    • High Blood Pressure Education Month
    • May is Healthy Vision Month - Part 2

    Transcript - Episode #0159

  • May 4, 2012

    Episode #0158 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • May is Healthy Vision Month - Part 1
    • Healthy pregnancy and diabetes risk

    Transcript - Episode #0158

  • April 20, 2012

    Episode #0157 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • NIH researchers discover method to tag transplanted cells for tracking by MRI
    • Ultrasound used to target stem cell therapy
    • NIH Clinical Center transfuses bone marrow stromal cells to first study participant
    • Clinical research trials

    Transcript - Episode #0157

  • April 06, 2012

    Episode #0156 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • World TB Day
    • Blockade of learning and memory genes may occur early in Alzheimer’s disease
    • Rare disease research focus at 2nd annual NIH event
    • Narcolepsy

    Transcript - Episode #0156

  • March 23, 2012

    Episode #0155 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • Vitamin D shrinks fibroid tumors in rats
    • Studies raise concerns about partial-breast radiation therapy
    • Dermatitis

    Transcript - Episode #0155

  • March 9, 2012

    Episode #0154 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • Training peers improves social outcomes for kids with ASD
    • Bilingual kids may have a cognitive advantage over monolingual kids
    • Ultrathin flexible brain implant offers unique look at seizures in NIH-funded research
    • NIH Research Matters and NIH News in Health

    Transcript - Episode #0154

  • February 24, 2012

    Episode #0153 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • Autoinjectors offer way to treat prolonged seizures
    • Steroids boost survival, reduce brain injury for infants born at 23 weeks
    • Always There: The Remarkable Life of Ruth Lillian Kirschstein, M.D.

    Transcript - Episode #0152

  • February 10, 2012

    Episode #0152 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • NIH study uncovers mechanism underlying resveratrol activity
    • Caffeine charges up a part of the brain
    • Sjögren’s syndrome
    • Heart health during Black History Month

    Transcript - Episode #0152

  • January 27, 2012

    Episode #0151 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • High animal fat diet increases gestational diabetes risk
    • Top-ranked eating plans from NIH
    • Body Mass Index app helps measure health risk
    • NIH studies find long-term weight loss methods for clinical practice
    • Updated NIH Sleep Disorders Research Plan seeks to promote and protect sleep health

    Transcript - Episode #0151

  • January 13, 2012

    Episode #0150 (MP3 - 00:24:59, 23.4 MB)

    • News Update
    • Panel endorses active monitoring and delay of treatment for low-risk prostate cancer
    • Cigarette and alcohol use at historic low among teens
    • NIH releases clinician’s guide for screening underage drinkers
    • NCI launches smoking cessation support for teens

    Transcript - Episode #0150

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