This week's topics include the risk of imported foods, the predictive value of a non-fasting test for triglycerides, cancer risk posed by CT scans of the heart, and a new test for metastatic breast cancer approved by the FDA.

Program notes:
0:28 Imported food risk
1:25 A lot of focus on China
2:25 DDT contamination
3:15 If we can tell where it comes from
3:50 Blood test for triglycerides
4:47 Non-fasting measurement better
5:00 Remnant particles
6:28 CT angiography
7:19 Single CT scan can increase cancer risk
8:23 Risk greater depending on facility
9:12 FDA approves test for metastatic breast cancer
10:16 Frozen section analysis may result in second operation
11:10 Tests need to be accurate and timely
12:07 Remove variability and perhaps increase sensitivity
12:37 End

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