This week's topics include atrial fibrillation detection and treatment, osteoporosis in men, and non-drug strategies for flu containment.

Program notes:
0:30 1918 flu lessons
1:20 No delay did better
2:20 Can't rely on antivirals
3:16 Close schools, cancel gatherings
4:45 Osteoporosis in men
5:30 DEXA scan
6:23 Bisphosphonate use
7:13 Atrial fibrillation
8:11 Warfarin does not increase bleeding
9:19 Not enough people using blood thinners
9:55 Detection of atrial fibrillation
10:45 Patients themselves can detect
11:42 End

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