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Week of March 28, 2008

This week's topics include dangers of mechanical ventilation, predictive value of coronary calcium scanning, risks of hair dyes, and kidney function compromise from colonoscopy preparation.

Program notes
0:30 Occupational hazards related to hair dyes
1:32 Hairdressers have increased risk of cancer
2:24 Coronary calcium scanning
3:23 Increased risk of heart attack
4:42 Screening?
5:30 Preparation for colonoscopy
6:25 Oral phosphate solution compromises kidneys
7:42 Avoid if kidneys are compromised
8:20 Effects of ventilation on diaphragm
9:23 Causes problems with diaphragm anatomy and function
10:56 End

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