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Running on Ritalin (and Adderall) Sep 19, 2016

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In this episode, we continue our discussion about ADHD with Dr. Lawrence Diller, a physician who has been treating patients with this disorder for over three decades and has testified before Congress as an expert witness to the President.

Medicating Children: ADHD and Stimulants Sep 12, 2016

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While six out of every one hundred children receive a stimulant for ADHD, twice that number have been labeled with ADHD. Why this meteoric rise in the diagnosis of ADHD? Why this dramatic rise in the use of stimulants to treat ADHD in the past four decades? Rick Mayes explains.

8 Billion Amphetamine Pills Sep 06, 2016

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In this episode, Dr. Sweeny explores other medical and non-medical uses of the "eight billion amphetamine pills" and what lead to the end of "America's First Amphetamine Epidemic."

On Speed with Nicolas Rasmussen Aug 29, 2016

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We examine the meteoric rise in the use of Amphetamines in American culture and "America's First Amphetamine Epidemic" with Nicolas Rasmussen.

National Immunization Awareness Month: Vaccine Safety | Vaccine Controversy Aug 22, 2016

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Dr. Sweeny interviews nationally recognized experts to set the record straight on the controversy surrounding vaccines and the current state of the scientific knowledge surrounding vaccine safety. Our diverse group of experts includes a geneticist, a pediatrician, an infectious disease expert, an epidemiologist, an autism expert, and a mercury expert.

National Immunization Awareness Month: HPV and the Vaccine Aug 22, 2016

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Dr. Alberto Mendivil talks Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), warts (literally) and all. He discusses the vaccine, cancer, and how men and women are both at risk. Tune in for a special re-release for Vaccine Awareness Month.

Making Medical Care Safer Aug 15, 2016

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Our guest, Dr. Marjorie Stiegler, presents simple strategies that can be implemented to reduce cognitive errors and enhance patient safety.

Why We Make Medical Errors | Medical Malpractice | Patient Safety Aug 08, 2016

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Despite evidence-based guidelines, protocols, and algorithms becoming available, why have patient deaths due to medical error increased? Dr. Marjorie Stiegler explains.

Mark Jacobson: The Big Vision Aug 01, 2016

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What is the solution to the air pollution and world climate change problem? Tune in as our guest, Mark Jacobson, discusses a detailed roadmap of exactly how we can supply all the world's energy needs from wind, water, and solar power by the year 2050.

General Anesthesia Safety For Kids Jul 25, 2016

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Is anesthesia safe for infants and children? Does general anesthesia have any long-term effects on learning, memory, or behavior? We welcome Dr. Paul Yost back to the podcast to explain.

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