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Hepatitis C Testing and Treatment Update from a Retired Psychiatrist
There is a very informative CDC media briefing transcript about why so few Americans are getting tested and treated for Hepatitis C. I’m a retired consultation-liaison psychiatrist and I used to be the go-to consultant to the hepatology clinic back when the only treatment was interferon-alpha. Because interferon-alpha was associated with neuropsychiatric side effects, notably…
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Important Monkeypox Update
The JAMA News update on Monkeypox has been published recently and provides important information about all aspects of the current upbreak.
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CDC Updated Covid-19 Guidance
The CDC issued new, streamlined guidance on Covid-19 regarding how protect ourselves and others.
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Friday Blues on KCCK with Big Mo
Here’s a song about UFOs on the Big Mo Blues Show-sort of.
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Improve Your Sleep!
Listen to the IPR River to River Podcast episode from June 7, 2022 as host Ben Kieffer interviews University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics neurologist and sleep disorders expert Dr. Eric Dyken who explains sleep disorders and how to get a better night’s sleep.
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Iowa State Fair Starts August 11, 2022
The Iowa State Fair runs from August 11-22, 2022. Get tickets, see the schedule, watch out for the heat!
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Seven Questions Men Ask Before Vasectomy
Here are some answers for men who have questions before having a vasectomy.
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What to Do if Someone in Your Home Has Covid-19
Here are some tips for what to do if someone in your home is infected with Covid-19.
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Why Vaccinated People Still Get Sick with Covid-19
Important information about why those vaccinated against Covid-19 can still get sick with the virus.
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Beat the Heat
Looks like another scorcher in the coming week. In our area, the temperature could be in the triple digits, and that’s not including humidity or the dew point. The web site Heatdotgov has a lot of information about who’s at risk for heat-related illness and what to do about it. It’s a great resource. Stay…
