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show first aired December 26, 2002
#769 Best of
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Health literacy
The medical field is filled with complicated jargon that can make looking after our own health more difficult than it needs to be. But for those who have problems with literacy, the situation can be critical. The Health Show's Zanib Magdon Ismail has a look at what is being done to address health literacy problems in the U.S.
McHopitals?
Now that you can navigate your way around the hospital...can you navigate your way around the cholesterol landmine in the hospital cafeteria? You can get some of your favorite fast foods just a few floors away from where you got your double by pass. The Health Show's Pat Bradley has a look.
Zonked out like a squirrel
Doctors and medical researchers are constantly searching for clues that will help them make new breakthroughs in medical science. But one group may have found a clue in their own back yard. A particular type of hibernating squirrel has caught the attention of some scientists who claim the critters may hold a solution to helping humans survive heart attacks, strokes and trauma. The Health Show's Greg Dahlmann has more...
Commentary - Dr. Richard Karl
Well in addition to bringing fascinating stories about hibernating squirrels, this year on The Health Show we tried to delve into the human side of medicine. The part that is more art than science. Dr. Richard Karl helped us do that. Dr. Karl chairs the department of surgery at the university of south florida...he's the author of a book of true stories from the surgical life. One of the many stories he shared with us illustrates how the Dr. patient relationships can work both ways.
Dr. Richard Karl is a Connar Professor and chairman of the department of surgery at The University of South Florida. He's the author of, "Across the Red Line: Stories From the Surgical Life. It's published by Temple.
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